Description
This post is specifically for the distribution and management of the consumable stock in Main Theatres and Alexandra Day Stay Unit.
You will support both the clinical and non-clinical staff in providing first class health care and administration.
Your role will involve many tasks to assist in the maintenance of flow of patients through the hospital, whilst ensuring an efficient service to the patients and the team.
At all times ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
This will be a supporting role across all areas of Theatres & ADSU.
You will work autonomously and with the team to ensure consumables are available to theatre teams.
There will be no patient contact, the duties of the stock management are also linked within the Theatre Orderly post.
Main duties of the job
- Ordering, managing and distributing consumables in main theatres and the Alexandra day stay unit
- Working closely with teams to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained, highlighting issues and creating solutions to issues that may arise
- Assisting in ordering of supplies, maintaining appropriate stock levels, e.g. C.S.S.D., linen & updating any records/ log books relating to these as appropriate
- Ensuring and monitoring efficient storage of department supplies
- Oversight of consumable expiry dates and rotation of consumables
- Supporting staff with locating consumables and equipment
- Highlighting issues with regard to alternative products or low stock
- Lifting and handling of stock within the department using handheld devices to order stock
Benefits
The Trust offers development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
Person Specification
- Qualifications: To GCSE Level, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience
- Experience: Previous experience dealing with the public, handling stock and equipment
- Desirable: Experience of using online electronic booking/ordering systems