About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Inventory Management Team within our Procurement Department at Bassetlaw Hospital. You will join a team of Inventory Management Assistants to replenish stock around the hospital ensuring stock is available at all times.
This position requires a very motivated individual with strong communication skills to assist the Inventory Management Team Leader and Inventory Manager in the delivery of an effective and efficient stock management Service to the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve discussions with clinical staff to ensure stock levels are kept accurate and stock take counts are run regularly. We are looking for an individual with previous Inventory Management experience with either a qualification in Purchasing and Supplies or would work towards completing the appropriate course
Main duties of the job
Replenishing stock in agreed wards and departments around the Trust
Receipting of goods delivered ensuring stock levels are maintained at all times
Finding stock replacements when required when items are out of stock
Agree levels of stock with Ward Managers/Sisters.
Liaise with Category team, Category Specialist regarding new stock, stock outs etc.
Manual handling - unload stock onto shelves
Moving of roll cages to agreed spaces around the Hospital
Regular Stock takes
Assisting other team members when necessary e.g. holiday and sickness
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Ordering systems such as Genesis, SBS Oracle and NHSSC systems OR equivalent Experience of setting order levels Procurement Experience
Desirable
Experience of inventory management on wards and departments
Qualifications & Training Essential
Prepared to undertake training Good keyboard Skills Computer literate using Microsoft applications Good standard of GCSE's or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ 3 (or working towards) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Foundation Stage or equivalent experience Knowledge & understanding of the NHS GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Ability to develop effective working relationships Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic Excellent communication skills Ability to report on non-compliance Ability to liaise with Suppliers and negotiate delivery dates etc. Uses persuasion to encourage wards or department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where possible. Ability to develop creative solutions Ability to deal with a range of priorities and plan accordingly Demonstrate the capability to carry out routine daily Inventory Management activities including replenishment of stock, with the flexibility to move between all sites of DBH. Ability & willingness to support peers when on leave/sickness Industrious and versatile
Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way Essential
Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Bassetlaw Hospital
Kilton Hill
Worksop
S81 0BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)