Materials Handler

You will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day activities and replenishment of our Wards & Clinics. Activities will include daily visits to wards/clinics to count all our stock we manage in their store areas and then place the orders. Check the orders before creating. Put the stock away in correct locations then complete the receipting . You will also be providing an interface between the procurement department/staff and all the staff on your areas.

This is generally Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, we run a 24/7 service and you may be required to change times to suit the service needs and demands.
1. Process accurate and timely input of stock requisitions in compliance with Trust SFIs, SFP and Standing Orders.
2. Replenishment routines to include stock maintained at agreed levels monitor and reviewed to reflect activity patterns.
3. The placement of timely and accurate orders to maintain agreed stock levels.
4. Check and put away products and handle returns by an efficient operation of function and associated activity.
5. Maintain accurate records and filing system with up to date and easily accessible information.
6. Receipt goods; check quality and quantity raise GRNs via key board entry on to Powergate stock management system.
7. Store goods in clean, safe and secure condition before issue to wards and Departments.
8. Prepare, pack and dispatched goods for return to suppliers.
9. Input issues from wards and department into Powergate stock management system.
10. Assist with stock replenishment routines, maintaining stock at agreed levels, monitor and review activity patterns with Powergate stock management system.
11. Deal with internal and external problems and queries.
12. Check stock and maintain records.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close on 26th February 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 7th March 2023

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.