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Job summary

Main area
Theatre Stores
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to meet the demands of the department)
Job ref
223-TSA-428
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Theatre Supplies Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Theatre Supplies Assistant to work within our friendly team in Theatres at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We are looking for a hard-working Theatre Supplies Assistant who will work as an integral part of the team ensuring that internal supply chain services are always maintained.

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload.  We require a flexible approach within this role, due to the demands of a varied workload.

Main duties of the job

  • Provides internal supply chain services e.g., receipts, distribution and/or materials management using computerised receipts, storage and/or bar-coded data capture systems.
  • Unpacks and checks delivered items against delivery/order information, takes corrective action where necessary and maintains audit records.
  • May provide on-site/local Materials Management/Buying, raising requisitions/orders to purchase regular used “stock” and “non-stock” goods/services to meet ward/department requirements and replenishing products in accordance with agreed procedures, putting-away on receipt.
  • Liaises with internal personnel and external suppliers on supplies/stock management/rationalisation/delivery, related issues.
  • Produces stock reports and analysis to advise ward/department managers.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge Materials management
  • Previous experience of working in a stock management role
  • Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Office
  • Experience of electronic data capture
  • Experience of using Oracle (or similar system)
  • Knowledge of Receipting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within a Theatre Department
  • Experience of working within a Supplies Department

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience/knowledge in Theatres/CSSD

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nina Williams
Job title
Consumables and EDC Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261020

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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