Integrated Inventory Assistant

Find out about the current vacancies available at the Trust and take the next step in your career with us. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ from the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• Excellent performance related bonus scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours)
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) – North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (this is above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, however, should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions, joining a constantly developing function. The successful candidate will be expected to provide high quality customer service, and support an efficient operation of a stock replenishment, receipt, storage & distribution service within the North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, working under the supervision of the Integrated Inventory Team Leader.

We are looking for an individual with flair and commitment who embraces continuous improvement. A flexible approach is also essential as there will be a requirement to work at both our North Tees & Hartlepool hospital sites. The successful candidate must be computer literate with experience of using electronic Inventory Management Software and the Microsoft Office Suite of business applications. The role requires the candidate to have knowledge and experience of stock control, supplies/stores functions and providing excellent levels of customer service. The ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation is an essential requirement. This is a challenging, hands-on role that involves significant physical activity and a fast-paced working environment.

Main duties of the job include:

• To provide a high quality service and support an efficient operation of stock receipt, storage, distribution, ordering of stock and replenishment service working under the Integrated Inventory Team Leaders instructions.
• The Integrated Inventory Assistant has particular responsibility for:
• Providing a Materials Management service to defined areas
• Timely receipt and distribution of goods
• The post holder will be expected to work independently and as part of the team to ensure the service runs efficiently, reporting directly to the Integrated Inventory Team Leader.
• A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities include:

• Undertake materials management activities as directed by duly authorised personnel on either site, to include re-stocking once stock received
• Requisition of goods to maintain regular stock levels, to include stock and non-stock items.
• Receipt, checking, booking in and delivery of goods
• Keeping accurate, relevant records regarding goods received and delivered
• Ensure safe storage of goods
• Ensure product standardisation where appropriate
• Action inabilities report
• Provide assistance with respect to product recalls
• To recognise and advise Trust personnel of any inconsistencies on delivery notes or official orders.
• Undertake monthly stock evaluations
• Advise and assist staff regarding information required / emergency issues
• Liaise with internal and external agencies regarding stock enquiries
• Carry out stock counts at the best time to suit the Trust
• Work closely with other staff within the function to promote and ensure efficient and cohesive delivery of service, including other duties that may reasonable be required to ensure continued delivery of service

Qualifications required include:

• GCSE Maths - Pass

Experience required includes:

• Experience in stores environment
• Experience of materials/stock management
• Use of computerised systems
• Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector organisation
• Use of computerised stock management systems

Skills required include:

• Good communication skills – ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation

The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a “Positive about Disabled People” employer, and we hold the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people.