09 Oct
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Doncaster
Job description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our Inventory Management Team within our Procurement department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
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 Team 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 takes 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.
If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply - for any further eligibility queries please
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 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.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .
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 both documents 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ordering systems such as Genesis, SBS Oracle and NHSSC systems
- Experience of setting order levels
Eligibility / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification or experience
- Good keyboard Skills
- Computer literate using Microsoft applications
Interpersonal 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 liaise with Suppliers and negotiate delivery dates etc.
- Uses persuasion to encourage wards or department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where possible.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop creative solutions
- Ability to deal with a range of priorities and plan accordingly
Physical Skills
Essential
- 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.
▶️ Inventory Management Apprentice
🖊️ Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
📍 Doncaster