Apprentice Digital Operator - Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Description

Main area Materials Management Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:00 - 16:30) Job ref
Site Northampton General Hospital Town Northampton Salary £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2024 23:59

The post holder is responsible for the management of medical consumable stocks in a portfolio of wards and departments.

He / she must ensure continuity of supplies to end-user wards and departments to avoid interruption to work flow, whilst reducing costs and risks associated with inventory.

To hold delegated budgetary responsibility for effectively managing stock and to establish weekly replenishment requirements against agreed stock levels.

To source alternative products when products are discontinued/ no longer available, by liaising with clinical and non clinical staff members and buyers/senior buyers.

To ensure effective delivery of medical and non-medical consumables to departments is maintained in line with agreed schedules.

To use Genesis inventory management system and NHS Supply Chain web-based information technology facilities to order supplies, produce reports and to obtain product information.

We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.
This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

To hold delegated budgetary responsibility for effectively managing stock and to establish weekly replenishment requirements against agreed stock levels.

To source alternative products when products are discontinued/ no longer available, by liaising with clinical and non clinical staff members and buyers/senior buyers.

To ensure effective delivery of medical and non-medical consumables to departments is maintained in line with agreed schedules.

To use Genesis inventory management system and NHS Supply Chain webbased information technology facilities to order supplies, produce reports and to obtain product information.

To use a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) to order, replenish and stock-take at department level.

To undertake structured and regular Requirements Reviews in conjunction with budget holders, as directed by the Materials Management Supervisor, to maintain stock levels in line with agreed maximum stock holdings based on historic usage patterns.

departments, the Finance department and the Materials Management Supervisor.

To ensure storage areas at department level are maintained to agreed standards, including correct and clear labelling and tidy and safe storage, reporting any health & safety hazards to the Materials Management Supervisor.

To produce management information (Requirements Review Report, Stock-take Report) for departments as required.
To develop and maintain a working knowledge of medical & surgical
To ensure departments comply with the Trust's Medical Products Catalogue and product standardisation policies.

To respond to product recalls/hazards as directed by the Materials Management Supervisor, by identifying and isolating any non-conforming goods.

To help develop and to implement new Materials Management procedures in conjunction with the Materials Management Supervisor.
To assist in off-loading roll-cages or pallets, marshalling empty roll-cages and reloading onto delivery vehicles.
To attend any training associated with the position and complete units within deadlines. To be committed to completing all training offered.
Attend meetings and undertake learning opportunities
Attend training sessions and workshops as directed

Each member of the Purchasing & Supply team, due to the nature of the facility, is jointly and individually responsible for the security of Receipt & Distribution premises.

This includes safeguarding of Trust owned assets whilst held within the department and in transit through the hospital
Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes
Ability to analyse complex data around stock levels and present stock recommendations to budget holders.
Basic computer literacy skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow policies and procedures accurately.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience of receipting process and material management, including stock control, delivery and ordering.
Use of purchase order and stock management computer systems.
Use of a Personal Digital Assistant.
Education, Training & Qualifications
~ Educated to 2 passes GCSE or equivalent level of education, experience or training.

As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

It's all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.

We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.
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In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge.

We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.