Materials Assistant (Bank) Guildford, England
Job description
The Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Materials Assistant to join their team of staff in the Materials department.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- IT GCSE at grade A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence
- Minimum of GSCE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
- Must have stock control experience or understanding
- Must have great attention to detail
- Able to work within a fast paced environment
- Capable in using computers and computer software generally
- Able to work on own initiative without close supervision
- Able to prioritise workload
- Customer service skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Duties of this role include:
- To be an active member of the Materials Department, involved in the day to day running of the department, providing an effective and high quality materials management service to all internal customers and ensuring that the overall objectives and KPIs of the Materials Department are achieved.
- To contribute to the effective management of hospital stock within the hospital, in order to facilitate an efficient supply of consumables to all departments.
- Ensure stock availability through the correct order processing and replenishing of pre-approved stock and products for central stores or on behalf of hospital departments
- Carry out departmental top ups to departments and wards on an agreed frequency as and when required
- Provide a Theatre Pick to Case Service
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group Healthcare offers a competitive hourly rate.
“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”
