Storekeeper - Band 3 Ophthalmology Theatres - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Eyford Day Surgery Unit (Ophthalmology) have a vacancy post for Full
- time (37.5 hours/week) storekeeper. We are looking for an enthusiastic Storekeeper/theatre receptionist, who is ready to broaden their skills in this speciality. We care for patients undergoing elective surgery and also ophthalmology emergencies requiring surgical intervention. We are a specialized area and we work with an excellent team of surgeons and anesthetists providing the best care for all of our service users. If you are motivated and enthusiastic, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of an outstanding team.

You are expected to:

Organise the stocks on the shelves.
Check and maintain stock levels at all times where possible.
Communicate and raise issues with the multidisciplinary team.
Followup and chase orders
Organise repair of equipment
Receive and receipt items accurately

The successful post holder will make a valuable contribution to our commitment in delivering a high standard of patient care to everyone.

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.

We are a small but specialized area consisting of two Theatres and three admitting Bays in the Day Unit.
It is an extremely busy unit and requires energetic but exceptionally organized person.

This is a varied role and we are looking for a multi-tasker with an excellent communication skills and customer service skills, together with the ability to liaise effectively with all disciples of hospital staff.

It is essential to have experience in ordering and receipting of goods, vast IT skills, including Microsoft Office, filing, and telephone call management.

It also essential to have the ability to remain calm and focused whilst working in a fast-paced and clinically sensitive environment.

JOB PURPOSE

To work mainly within the theatre area and to be responsible for the daily control of goods and services ordered.
Where necessary, query any discrepancies and resolve logístical issues to prevent delay or cancellation to elective procedures.
To monitor contractual arrangements and recommend cost saving initiatives where possible.
To plan, set, monitor and maintain stock levels in accordance with projected usage.
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 specialities within the theater's environment.
As a major job responsibility, to act as the primary point of contact within the theatre's 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.
To process calls and inquiries from members of the public, relatives and other members of the Trust staff and to act appropriately these requests.

DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be required to communicate and negotiate with clinical staff and patients on a daily basis and must be able to deal with often complex medical terminology.
They will be required to carry out in part the ordering, receipt and acceptance for payment of several million pounds worth of equipment and services annually. Regularly, many of the orders placed will be in excess of £10K.
To promote the consistent and effective use of best practice purchasing systems as directed by the Trust. It is anticipated that the post holder will be the first point of contact for any procurement related issues and will provide appropriate support for theatre staff.
The post holder will have a key role in scrutinising demands requested by clinical staff to ensure that duplicate ordering and stock piling does not take place.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications and Experience
Should possess a formal qualification in Purchasing and Supply or demonstrate practical experience of working within a stores environment. This should be backed up with a degree of theoretical knowledge. The post holder should also have good keyboard skills and confidence in the use of computer based purchasing systems.

A&C skills should be at a standard that the post holder is capable of dealing with the set up and maintenance of filing systems, minute taking and production and other basic A&C functions.

ECDL or equivalent experience is the recognised standard.

Skills:

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