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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-WPL030126
Employer
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum or per annum pro rata
Closing
23/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
06/04/2026

Employer heading

Wessex NHS Procurement Limited logo

Theatre Stock Management Officer

Band 3

Job overview

Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Please note WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatres Stock Management Officer, you will work as part of a team to provide an efficient and reliable Materials Management Service throughout the Trust by setting up and maintaining ward/department stock profiles, (including high value ‘non-stock’ items procured directly from Suppliers) to meet clinical requirements. 

You will produce and analyse reports in order to recommend and persuade user departments to follow Trust initiatives such as Standardisation and Rationalisation programs. Working under own initiative, responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day Materials Management operation for specifically allocated wards/departments. 

To coordinate own workload to undertake counts to replenish stock to previously agreed levels using bar code data capture technology. Meeting ordering and delivery deadlines for consumables for patient care to be maintained by medical staff, assessing clinical requirements for urgent requests (i.e., procedural urgency/quality/price/supply route etc.) and implement effective ordering and distribution mechanisms. Download information to the computerised materials management system.

Working for our organisation

At WPL we play a vital role for the NHS in Hampshire providing end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Wholly owned by both Trusts, at WPL you’ll be part of the larger NHS family and contributing to improving healthcare across the region.
 
Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract and inventory management, distribution and materials management for hospitals in Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover. You’ll be part of a dynamic and like-minded team working with stakeholders on challenging targets to drive innovation, value and efficiency from procurement and supply.
 
To recognise and reward your contribution, we provide a range of great staff benefits. You’ll be eligible for a generous NHS pension scheme as well as all standard NHS terms of service and annual leave. Our employee benefits platform offers you discounts on a range of items, from the weekly grocery shop, high street shopping, days out with the family, and even holidays. 
 
To learn more about us, visit www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will produce and analyse reports in order to recommend and persuade user departments to follow Trust initiatives such as Standardisation and Rationalisation programs. Working under own initiative, responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day Materials Management operation for specifically allocated wards/departments. 

To coordinate own workload to undertake counts to replenish stock to previously agreed levels using bar code data capture technology. Meeting ordering and delivery deadlines for consumables for patient care to be maintained by medical staff, assessing clinical requirements for urgent requests (i.e., procedural urgency/quality/price/supply route etc.) and implement effective ordering and distribution mechanisms. Download information to the computerised materials management system.

Please see candidate pack for more information 

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria
  • Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role.
  • Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel.
  • Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria
  • Experience of being able to work under own initiative without direct supervision to achieve completion of tasks relating to own areas of responsibility.
  • Demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person.
  • Have experience in previous job roles which required good organisational skills and prioritisation of workload.
Desirable criteria
  • Medical consumables product knowledge.
  • Knowledge of NHS Purchase Order and Materials Management systems.
  • Experience in working with NHS Procurement / Materials Management / Distribution.
  • Supply Chain knowledge
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
  • Previous hospital or health service experience.

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
  • Self-motivation
  • Candidate must be numerate, literate and accurate
  • Prioritises own workload when required.
  • Computer literate with good accurate keyboard skills, Windows based applications, Word, Excel and inventory software systems.
  • Have a methodical approach to checking own work.
  • A team player whilst also being able to work alone when required
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong eye for detail and ability to prioritise
Desirable criteria
  • Good people management skills
  • Right first-time attitude to work
  • Logical and consistent working career pattern

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mark Wilks
Job title
Chief Supply Officer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01962 824356
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