Job Description

The RNOH Materials management team is a dynamic and diverse team who supply the Trust with a first class service to ensure the right clinical equipment, for the right clinician and the right patient at the right time every time.



The key purpose of the role is to undertake the ordering of materials and stock and the work streams associated around this as well as assist and manage all aspects of the distribution service in relation to all clinically related consumables, including all aspects of PPE under the direction of the Supply chain & logistics Manager.



Good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative in delivering & promoting Materials management Trust-wide are desirable. Having an understanding of general procurement standards as well as NHS supply chain and the EDC eProcurement systems are also desired skills for this role.



The post-holder will be expected to actively manage clinical and other stock associated with the functioning and effectiveness of a specialist NHS Hospital.



This will also include managing and monitoring all PPE, clinical goods receipting, ordering and inventory management tasks as well as visiting the service user departments, undertaking meetings with end users concerning stock issues, undertaking of inventory stock ordering using Automatic Data Capture, hand held devices and other Materials Management systems, liaising with the relevant Trust Team/committees as well external partners from NCL and NHS supply chain on a daily basis.



The Trust is looking for a person with excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire high levels of team work and maintain a good and safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors. As a key liaison between Procurement and the wider clinical teams, we are looking for a person who has the ability to be flexible, responsive whilst maintaining a professional demeanour at all times as this is key to the role.



Experience in an NHS environment would be advantageous as would experience in procurement methodology and practice and/or experience using a digital inventory management system



At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

Scored above the national average for the People Promises:

"We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.

Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."



At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. ?



Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:



24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.

A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.

Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare



At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.



The post holder will be expected to be a key member of the Materials management team especially concerning clinical stock and placing weekly orders as part of the Materials management methodology as well as other duties such as bi-annual stock takes, utilising an inventory management system digital solution, requisition point management, materials management, utilising hand-held devices, constant communication with end users, working within the Trust standing financial instructions



The post holder will need to demonstrate a good understanding of IT systems and preferably have a background in procurement or materials management, have the ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders including clinical staff and provide an efficient materials management service to the Trust & the Procurement team.