Job overview
The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust has embarked on the challenging and exciting task of implementing a new inventory system aiming to have better practices and visibility of stock control, reducing costs and increasing patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a pro-active, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Receipt and Distribution Assistant to join our Inventory Management Team.
The successful candidate will be a key player in delivering the receipt, distribution and put away of medical consumables in all theatre/ward areas of the hospital.
The candidate will have experience in warehouse and stock control, great communication skills and be able to work as part of a team or independently.
This is a permanent, full time 37.5 hours for 1 post.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
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This advert is for Procurement Receipt and Distribution Assistant with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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