Theatre Storekeeper, Band 3 - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and positive team member to join our existing theatre storekeeper team to be responsible for the daily control of goods and services for two brand new Theatres at Cheltenham General Hospital. The role will also be required in supporting Theatres at Gloucester Royal Hospital so there will be a variety of responsibilities in making this role an interesting and valued member of our team in supporting and caring for all the patients in our hospitals.

The proposed interview date is: 11th June

Main duties of the job

Where necessary, query any discrepancies and resolve logistical issues to prevent delay or cancellation to elective procedures.

To ensure that necessary everyday items are in stock and readily available.

Undertake the ordering, receiving and distribution of surgical equipment and disposable items for the various specialties within the theatres environment.

As a major job responsibility, to act as the primary point of contact within the theatres department in relation to the ordering and receipting of fast moving consumable good.

Provide cover to the other theatre areas as required.

To complete all necessary documentation relevant to the post and to track and process all patient notes as appropriate.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Job responsibilities

To ensure the prompt processing of all requests and receipts in order to provide the best service possible to the Theatres department

To co-ordinate, progress and hasten the flow of goods receipt notes, proof of delivery notes and invoices throughout the Theatres directorate.

To use the Trusts stock control system HTRAK for processing of orders and receipting goods.

To monitor the efficiency of the service provided by numerous suppliers and to challenge any shortfall in this service.

To inform the Managed Service Coordinator of any change to stock requests in terms of volume, supplier, new items and so on and to take action to ensure that the non-pay budget is not exceeded.

To audit usage of stock and to set the most appropriate holding level. This is a key aspect of the role and the post holder will have responsibility for this task.

To conduct an accurate stock take of all areas when requested. This is usually once or twice a year or when requested by the Finance Department.

Basic word processing and computer skills, with the ability to input data accurately.

Evidence of a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy.

This role would suit someone with good admin experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge / Skills

Desirable