Job Description

To support colleagues within the Supplies Dept, to ensure product availability and maintain accurate agreed stock levels within areas of responsibility within the Trust as directed by management. Work closely with colleagues in the Supplies Dept to ensure there are no stock outs and reduce costs and risks associated with inventory.
Main duties of the job

• Operate the Trusts electronic stock management and ordering systems through the web and a PDA (Personal digital assistant) to order, replenish and stocktake areas within the individual's portfolio of responsibility. Ensuring necessary stocktake paperwork is completed in line with Trust guidelines.
• Ensure stock and non-stock items are ordered and received on a timely basis including raising and authorising of non-stock requisitions electronically.
• Maintain necessary paperwork trail for all orders / requisitions / booking forms etc. ensuring documents are filed in a logical manner for future reference / audit for the required time period stated within the Trusts SFIs (Standing Financials Instructions)
• Responsible for investigating and resolving discrepancies of goods received against delivery notes, communicating with colleagues in Procurement and Supplies Department, Finance Department or suppliers when necessary.
• To expedite sales orders and identify potential stock outs, communicate to relevant staff potential stock outs that may affect activity of the departments, take action to find a suitable alternate product, working with them and colleagues within the Procurement and Supplies Department.

Please review the JD/PS for further information.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-7461374-COR-A
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
essential
Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard in English and one other subject level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Good organisational skillsx
• Ability to work under pressure
• Evidence of working in a team environment

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
• Use of manual handling equipment

Person Specification
essential
Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard in English and one other subject level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Good organisational skillsx
• Ability to work under pressure
• Evidence of working in a team environment

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
• Use of manual handling equipment

Skills Required