Overview

Materials Assistant
The Kings Oak and Cavell Hospitals               
Bank Shifts
Up to £11.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Kings Oak & Cavell Hospitals in Enfield are part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

We have an opportunity for a Materials Assistant to join their team of staff in the Materials department.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of GSCE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• Must have stock control experience or understanding
• Capable in using computers and computer software generally
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision
• Able to prioritise workload
• Customer service skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Duties of this role include:

• To be an active member of the Materials Department, involved in the day to day running of the department, providing an effective and high quality materials management service to all internal customers and ensuring that the overall objectives and KPIs of the Materials Department are achieved.
• To contribute to the effective management of hospital stock within the hospital, in order to facilitate an efficient supply of consumables to all departments.
• Ensure stock availability through the correct order processing and replenishing of pre-approved stock and products for central stores or on behalf of hospital departments
• Carry out departmental top ups to departments and wards on an agreed frequency as and when required
• Provide a Theatre Pick to Case Service

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group Healthcare offers a competitive hourly rate.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. 

Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. 

We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy