Job summary
Employer heading
Stores Assistant/ Housekeeper
Band 2
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
POST: Theatre Supplies Assistant/Housekeeper
BANDING: 2-
37.5 hrs (5 days 1pm – 9 pm)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operational Support Manager-Surgery
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in maintaining the efficient supply of equipment and goods to the theatre department.
They will be responsible for ensuring adequate supplies to theatre using the computerised stock management system.
The post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the Theatre Supplies Team and provide support to the Management Team.
The post holder will be responsible for cleaning of theatres and equipment.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ø MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
· Management of stock systems / databases to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained for Theatre.
· Act as point of a contact for stock enquiries. Demonstrating robust communication skills and the ability to liaise with all multidisciplinary team members and other departments.
Ø ORGANISATIONAL
· Deal with all internal stock goods enquiries.
· To liaise with Theatre management team and supplies team regarding products and lead times.
· Perform regular stock checks and adjust par levels of stock in line with Theatres demand. Ensuring Omnicell database accurately reflects current stock quantities on hand.
· Monitor consignment stock (new stock, re-calls and returns etc).
· To assist as necessary with the order of equipment from suppliers.
· Liaise with Theatre Supplies Co-ordinator and Procurement to ensure the efficient supply of medical goods.
· Investigate enquiries regarding stock and report back promptly.
· Report any problems with computerised stock system to the IT department.
· Moving and handling of stock supplies
· Ensure general and specialist equipment e.g., Drip stands, procedure trolleys are cleaned as per cleaning schedule and stored safely.
Ø QUALITY
· Make suggestions that will contribute towards unit Cost Improvement Programme.
· Maintain stock inventory for Theatres.
· Collect and collate purchasing information.
· Arrange for returns of unwanted goods in accordance with clinical preference.
Attendance at stock meetings as required
Ø ADMINISTRATION & AUDIT
· Completion of audits for quality and financial reporting.
· Work closely with Management team in the development of new audits and initiatives to support the smooth running of Theatre.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Willingness to undertake inhouse competency assessment e.g., Skills for health.
- Demonstrate proficiency in numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of working with stock management systems e.g., Theatre Intelligent Storage Systems, e.g. oracle
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Communicates clearly in a written and spoken word with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Be an effective team worker. Able to present factual information and refer questions to more senior members of staff where appropriate.
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Ability to understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of excel and Microsoft word.
- Good attendance record.
- Able to perform a wide range of duties.
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Excellent
- Compassionate
- Safe
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
- Tracy Roberts
- Job title
- Operational support manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01512543182
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