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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri working required.)
Job ref
279-6680098-OCT24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RSCH
Town
Brighton
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/10/2024 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trauma Stores Officer

Band 3

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

In order to facilitate and support the development of the Theatre service, the Department is seeking a the management of sterile trauma implants in the Department and release qualified theatre staff time in order to concentrate upon patient care, the Trauma team are seeking a current Theatre Healthcare Assistant to undertake the role of a Trauma Store Healthcare Assistant.

The aim of the role is to support the ordering, receipt and stock management of the orthopaedic implants and pharmacy within the Department, whilst maintaining a clinical role.

Main duties of the job

·         To actively participate as a member of the theatres team and be responsible for contributing to the efficiency of the department.

·         To be responsible for the efficient maintenance and organisation of T&O supplies within the Theatre department.

·         To co-ordinate the ordering, receipt, stock distribution and storage of specialist T&O supplies.

·         To monitor stock usage ensuring the delivery of a cost effective service.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Analytical and Judgemental

·         Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical practices accurately reflect the trust values.

·         Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.

·         Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence

·         Demonstrate the ability to manage an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic and emotional situations

 Planning and Organising

·         To be responsible for co-ordinating the ordering of stock and non-stock items.

·         To ensure all supplies are stored appropriately, maintaining sterility and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

·         To ensure an effective system for stock rotation.

·         To monitor expiry dates and report to T&O team leader accordingly.

·         To keep an accurate account of stock delivery against delivery notes.

·         To anticipate / predict usage of stock and act promptly to rectify short falls.

·         To respond effectively to urgent requests for stock.

·         To undertake stock takes in collaboration with the Logisitcs) and Company representatives (Consignment stock).

·         To ensure all documentation (paper and computer) relating to orders is maintained efficiently.

·         To deal with all enquiries and queries regarding the electronic purchasing (iproc).

·         To maintain accurate records of all stock & non-stock orders using manual & computer system (IP Procurement and Oracle).

·         To ensure all documentation relating to ordering is appropriately maintained in a chronological filing system in order to monitor outstanding orders.

·         To adhere to Trust Policies and propose changes to working practices or procedures within the Stores/Stock area.

·         To ensure maintenance of good relations with all disciplines of Theatre & Store staff within the Trust

·         To liaise with Team Leaders & Purchasing Department regarding the required stock levels.

·         To report all problems with supplies / stock to the T&O Team Leaders.

·         To teach a member of staff to deputise during periods of leave/absence.

·         To instigate planned changeover to sterile packaged T&O implants, working with T&O Team Leader to set stock levels on agreed system (Mat-Man) and ensure these are closely monitored during changeover period.

·         To process non-stock requisition orders for T&O Loan kits in a timely manner under the supervision of the T&O Coordinator.

·         Liaise with procurement and company representatives to assist with tracking of orders, timely delivery and identifying any discrepancies with products.

·         To manage the ordering of pharmacy stock and storage.

·         To liaise with procurement to verify and receive of orders.

·         To manage distribution and collection of x-ray badges to Trauma Team.

·         To restock, label and check Departmental cardiac arrest boxes as required.

 

Financial and Physical Resource

 ·         Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.

·         Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.

·         Understand and apply current manual handling policies and procedures specific to patients and equipment.

 

Communication

 

·         Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.

·         Attend routine departmental meetings.

·         Demonstrate professional respect and support for all colleagues.

·         Demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills to deal with complex and conflicting clinical situations.

·         Ensure an effective, motivated and competent team to facilitate and plan the delivery of high quality patient care.

·         Be able to present complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance, which need to be overcome using highly developed negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Communicate effectively with other departments. 

Person specification

Role Requirments

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working knowledge of NHS organisations supplies/stores
  • Computer literacy with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Able to effectively organise self and others
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with implementation of change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laurence Leroux-Cudlip
Job title
Trauma Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01273696955
Additional information

Laurence Leroux-Cudlip

Trauma Team Leader

[email protected]

01273696955 ext 64176

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