Materials Management Officer

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take an active role in assisting the management of theatre resources, including organisation of loan kit, stock levels, monitoring stock rotation, minimising waste, liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries and contribute to the theatre cost improvement programme. The post holder will actively assist in the accurate coding to the relevant budgets and identify areas where spend can be reduced. The Resource & Information Team have access to a variety of learning opportunities, both in house and external to support the development of staff. This is a varied role within a developing team which offers exciting opportunities to be involved with that development and growth. The post covers Monday to Friday and the hours are 8 am to 4 pm daily., The post holder will be expected to take an active role in assisting the management of theatre resources, including organisation of loan kit, stock levels, monitoring stock rotation, minimise waste, liaise with suppliers regarding queries and contribute to the theatre cost improvement programme. The post holder will actively ensure accurate coding is applied to the relevant budgets and identify areas where spend can be reduced. You will be expected to perform all duties within the store areas of the theatre department. The Post Holder will work within the Stores & Information team to ensure continuity of service as follows: Will be responsible for all stock control and ordering supplies within the Main Theatre Department. Will ensure that all consumables are ordered in a timely manner. Will assist the Resource Co-ordinator and Team Lead to maintain budgetary control, maintain efficiency and contribute to the cost improvement programme.

The post holder will need to have good communication and IT skills and be approachable and supportive to the clinical staff, visitors and other team members.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
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