Job overview
We have an opportunity for a self-motivated and hard working individual to join our Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Materials Management Team, providing a service to our departments at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, Berkshire.
Based at Heatherwood Hospital, the positions will focus on the requirements of the Wards and Departments consumable goods. Replenishing stocks using and maintaining our Inventory Management system and internal purchasing systems, receiving and locating products internally to the departments.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is proud to deliver exceptional care through a skilled and dedicated workforce. We’re currently looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Materials Management Team at Heatherwood Hospital.
Please note sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting clinical teams through effective stock and inventory control. If you’re passionate about working behind the scenes to make a real difference to patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
You will need to have good communication skills and be able to provide a track record of working as part of a team and individually. A good understanding of MS Office and IT is required, however training will be given.
A background in inventory management and experience of the National Health would be beneficial along with Materials Management/Stock control/Inventory replenishment.
Please note the working hours for this post will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm, with agreed flexibility.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of this vacancy please refer to full Job description and addendum and person specification
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of stock control gained either in previous employment or through equivalent qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ3 Supply Chain Management or Equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable IT skills
- Evidence of ability to organise ones own workload
- Good Organisational and Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- NHS Supplies
Experience/Competencies
Essential
- Experience of Supply Chain and min/max planning
- The candidate should be able to demonstrate competence with the following: •Maintaining operational relationships within the supply chain • Placing orders with suppliers • Monitoring and progressing the delivery of orders
Desirable
- Experience in Inventory control using GS1 Technology
- Experience of computerised stock management
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This advert is for Materials Management Assistant with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Heatherwood Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £27,106 - £28,850 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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