Job Overview
UHS Estates Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This role could be based in Eastleigh and / or Winchester
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT..
Main duties of the job
The Materials Management team currently consists of 19 Materials Management Assistants, each provide a Materials Management service to selected areas within the UEL managed service areas.
This role will be key in ensuring the right consumables are the right place, at the right time, to ensure that the clinical services are able to treat patients efficiently and effectively, with support from a dedicated management team within UEL.
The service supports the operating theatres, operating labs and a number of other areas of a 24/7 acute teaching Hospital (University Hospital Southampton). Providing major trauma and countless tertiary services across the South of England. Ensuring that the correct theatre is available, with the correct equipment, the correct consumables and surgical instrumentation, at the correct time.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables, and materials.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- Keyboard skills. Familiarity with Microsoft word and Excel.
- NVQ level 3 in Customer Care/Public Services or equivalent level of experience
- Knowledge of theatre/medical equipment gained through on the job learning within theatres/relevant clinical area.
Desirable criteria
- Computer Skills qualification
Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Driving- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes(Category B).
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
