East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Materials Management Officer to join our team on a permanent contract, based‑on‑site at Ipswich Hospital. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct, alongside strong logistical and organisational skills, to support the efficient management of materials and supplies.
Responsibilities
* Provision of support services to users of the new Inventory Management System (IMS) ensuring stock usage is captured and all orders are processed in a timely manner, following Trust policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
* Adopting a flexible approach towards all supplies activities and providing support on a daily basis, including but not limited to:
o Delivering stock to multiple locations across the site.
o Receipting goods into the IMS.
o Supporting ordering by staff.
o Assisting operating theatre teams in capturing implants at point of care.
* Operating a range of tasks with a requirement for working in different locations throughout the Trust.
* Effective communication in person, written, or via e‑mail and responding to urgent telephone and bleep requests, taking appropriate action to ensure timely and appropriate communications with all stakeholders including Trust colleagues, NHS Supply Chain and suppliers.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme.
* Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
* 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
* Access to a range of NHS discounts.
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.
* Flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and other staff benefits.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, fostering equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of policies, procedures and practices. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of all we do and reflect the values of being Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer, we consistently strive to improve, take learning into action and build a better NHS.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer a wide range of training, development opportunities and flexible working options.
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