Non Clinical - Materials Technician

  • Department Stores
  • Salary £23,615.00 – £23,615 per annum
  • Closing Date 10/03/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
  • Job ref 223-MTN-128
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

 

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Central Stores Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, as a Materials Technician. The post holder will be an integral member of the logistics team, providing materials support to SaTH Wards, Departments, regional GPs and Healthcare Services.  They will be expected to have a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills as they will be required to use warehouse management systems and applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word. 

The post holder will routinely be required to engage and communicate, both electronically and verbally, in a professional and diplomatic manner with a wide range of people, including Trust staff and suppliers. They must be comfortable working as part of a team whilst being physically robust and flexible in approach and able to effectively work independently in this busy store’s environment.

 

Main duties of the job

 

Process Ward / Depts’ requisitions from within Stores stock or by placing demands on the NHS Supply Chain and process credits for any return of stock. Check receipts for damage and accuracy to paperwork ensuring any discrepancies are recorded.  Respond effectively to customer queries regarding stock availability, product details, supply chain difficulties etc.

Deliver products and equipment to Wards & Depts within SaTH; select, collate, pack and send Orders to the wider Healthcare community.  Undertake periodic formal review and report on stock levels within Wards and Depts. Maintain accurate records, filing and reports.  Provide advice on storage and stocking levels for products and data as required to Stores Management.  

Prepare, check and pack goods for internal or onwards distribution.  Communicate effectively on a routine basis with other Trust colleagues in relation to Trust’s requirement for goods.  Identify areas of potential improvements in the delivery of the job and inform management of any Health and Safety concerns immediately.  

 

Working for our organisation

 

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

The Main Stores Team consists of dedicated staff committed to providing the optimal service and support to patients, colleagues, and the Trust.  They stay motivated with an internal culture of camaraderie, inclusivity, and a drive for improvements to service delivery.  The Team is fully supportive of the Trust’s vision for the future putting patients at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by its principles and values.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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