Job summary
- Main area
- admin and clerical
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-674AS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Farnworth
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Store Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term for 12 months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Stores Assistant to work in the Theatres team within the Anaesthetic and Surgical Services Division at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills, good attention to detail and stock management experience
The successful applicant will provide stock management, including ordering and stocking, stock rotation, cleaning of stores areas and taking specimens to pathology. The role includes manual handling. T
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working in a similar environment.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake twice weekly evaluation of NHS Logistics stock for all theatres.
- Input stock via on line logistics
- Assist in the maintenance of all capture spread sheets with correct information e.g. product codes, finance.
- Undertake evaluation of stock for Theatres and Day Care Unit for all non-stock items as required.
- Assist in the ordering of prosthesis and implants in a timely manner as required to prevent cancelled operations
- Assist in the ordering of loan kits as required in a timely manner as required to prevent cancelled operations.
- Ensure all call off orders is completed as required.
- Receive delivery of stock and non-stock items ensuring correct quantities of stock have been received against ordered stock.
- Ensure stock and non-stock is put away in designated areas.
- Report any discrepancies regarding stock direct to Procurement.
- Ensure all documentation is completed so all invoices can be processed within 30 days.
- Analyse stock and increase or decrease stock levels based on usage in discussion with theatre stores manager.
- If stock is unavailable supplier to be contacted directly or seek an alternative supplier
- Inform Stores Manager of any cost increase or cost savings.
- Archive files and ensure safe keeping
- Undertake stock rotation and out of date products are removed immediately.
- Weekly cleaning of all shelves
- Pro-actively identify service improvement and cost savings.
- Check and delivery of specimens to pathology
Working for our organisation
There has never been a better time to join the Bolton team. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
If successful, you will join the ASSD Division and become a crucial contributor to the new theatre build.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and personal specification.
If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. We would particularly encourage candidates from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background and candidates with health conditions or impairments.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
education/qualifications
Essential criteria
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification or experience.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures acquired through formal training or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Dealing and liaising internal and external stakeholder.
- Experience of stock ordering and monitoring and management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with medical and nursing staff.
- NHS/Public sector experience.
- Experience of negotiating price points and of using NHS ordering systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Tenacious – persistent in getting to the facts and achieving results despite setbacks.
- Works effectively in a complex and changing environment.
- Able to frequently sit and concentrate on specifics tasks for a prolonged period of time.
- Responds positively to a team ethos.
- Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines to ensure the department remains safe at all times.
work related circumstances
Essential criteria
- Aware of own strengths and limitations.
- Health cleared by Occupational Health to carry out the full range of duties of the post.
- Able to lift and manoeuvre non-stock consumables in line with Trust moving and handling policies.
- Occasional indirect exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dawn Fisher
- Job title
- Theatre stores manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390896
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