You will be responsible for the provision of a Materials Management service to allocated wards/departments. This is one of the more manual roles within Facilities as it means visiting wards as well as office-based work. You will need to be organised and show strong confident communication skills when working with end users especially when urgent orders are needed. You need to be physically fit, this job can involve manual handling, pushing and pulling. You need to be adaptable to change, sometimes at short notice. You will ensure stock and PPE is maintained at the appropriate levels using hand held data capture devices. Distribution of goods as required to each location, putting away stock and managing store rooms to agreed standards. Providing a comprehensive interface for Materials Management customers.
About the Role
More detail about the role
Do you want to make a difference at work? Are you a team-player? Do you have an organised mind & good attention to detail? Are you happy working in a fast- paced environment? Are you a hardworking, honest person? Then we want you!
What will you gain?
NHS Employee benefits including 27 days holiday + bank holidays, sick pay and a great pension.
Full induction and training given
Further details about the role
- To provide a professional and effective materials management and goods in service to meet the needs of the Trust
- To prioritise ones, work to ensure the needs of the service.
- To ensure the service is responsive to the demands placed upon it. Working closely with the wider Procurement team and budget holders to maintain all operational requirements.
- To contribute to the on-going development and delivery of the material’s management service.
- Contribute to the delivery of a quality service to all patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the Trust’s purpose and values.
- To work on own initiative and manage their own, and the team’s workload, prioritise that workload in agreement with the operations manager, ensuring that all commitments and deadlines are met.
- To maintain records and provision of statistical information as required.
- To assist the team as necessary in maintaining the electronic order processing system product
- To assist as required, especially in improvements to the materials management department service, and identify cost saving opportunities.
- To answer emails promptly and courteously and taking appropriate action
- To answer telephones promptly and courteously, actioning and taking messages where appropriate.
- To work on receipt point, receipting and receiving goods as required
- To ensure allocated wards/departments have adequate Personal Protective Equipment
Key working relationships:
The post holder is required to deal effectively and professionally with staff of all levels throughout the Trust, the wider Healthcare community, external organisations. This will include verbal, written and electronic communications
The main contacts will be with:
- Head of Facilities
- Materials Management Operations Manager
- Administration staff
- Materials Management and Goods In team
- Ward Managers / Budget Holders
- Nursing staff
- Infection Control Staff
- NHSSC
Working Pattern: 0800-1600hrs Monday-Friday
Interview Date:25th November 2026
For further information please contact:Ricky Chappell-Operational Assurance Manager- ricky.chappell1@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary Band 2: £25,272 per annum pro rata
- Frequency Annual
- Vacancy Reference 185-33519-14707
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 23 November, 2026
- Job Category Cleaning & Facilities
Materials Management Assistant in Barnstaple employer: Royal Devon
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