Procurement Receipt and Distribution Assistant
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The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust has embarked on a challenging and exciting task of implementing a new inventory system to improve stock control practices and visibility, reduce costs, and increase patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative.
We are looking for pro- active, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Assistants to join our Inventory Management Team.
Successful candidates will play a key role in the receipt, distribution, and put-away of medical consumables across all theatre and ward areas.
Main duties of the job
* Receive, distribute, and put away inventory across assigned areas.
* Manage key working relationships with clinical staff to ensure effective communication regarding inventory.
* Build and maintain good relationships and communication with procurement colleagues and the Stock Controllers team.
* Re-order top-up products according to agreed levels.
* Distribute any transfer orders from the bulk store location to requested locations.
* Record wastage for all top-up lines.
* Assist stock controllers with cycle and initial stock counts.
* Communicate stock issues to the Stock Controllers team.
* Chase outstanding purchase orders and action the return of goods to suppliers.
* Assist with barcode associations and participate in stock takes, year-end counts, and warehouse amendments.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of around 500,000 people. The Trust employs approximately 6,700 staff and manages a budget of about £580 million. It works in partnership with universities and hosts the Knowledge Spa for ongoing education of health professionals.
Details
* Date posted: 09 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 2
* Salary: £24,465 a year pro-rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 156-7609781-A
* Job location: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Embargo and Flexibility
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Flexible working may be available; please discuss during the interview.
Background Checks
To become an employee of the NHS, applicants must successfully complete the following checks: identity, professional registration and qualification, employment history and reference, occupational health clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service, and right-to-work checks.
Essential Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics
Desirable Qualifications
* 3 A-levels including Mathematics
Essential Experience
* Experience working in a supplies or warehouse role
Desirable Experience
* Inventory management experience
Essential Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills
* Excellent customer service skills
Disability and Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers needing skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. Additional criminal record checks may be required for overseas applicants.
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