Job summary
- To work closely with Materials Management in the provision of pathology consumables to end users.
- On a daily basis run the activities of the Pathology Issue Store.
- Ensure continuous supply of consumables including sourcing alternative products and working with procurement to limit the impact of supply interruption
- Ensure stock control of consumables issued from the DCL store on level 7 and 5
- Process the DCL laboratory lab coats for laundry
- Use of Oracle to order and control stock of laboratory consumables.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will ensure the operation of Pathology issue stores, including the stock control of consumables issued.
- The post holder will work closely with materials management to maintain stock levels
- The post holder will train staff to backfill absence and maintain the service
- The postholder will work with end users of Pathology Issue Store products to ensure continuous supply for patient testing
- Process orders and package stock items to be sent to end users through the courier service
To provide a service supplying pathology related consumables to community based users of pathology services.
Works closely with procurement and uses Oracle to place numerous orders for pathology.
Provides stock control and ordering for items across pathology, keeping stock items replenished and tidying store rooms.
Minimises impact on users when consumable supplies are interrupted, working with senior management and procurement to find alternatives.
Communicates service related information to end users
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Works closely with materials management to ensure continuous supply to the Trust and community- Works directly and independently with the warehouse- Deals directly with service users- Deals directly with suppliers and procurement to respond to supply issues- Implements contingencies to limit the impact of supply issues- Trains other band 2s in covering the stores
To provide a service supplying pathology related consumables to community based users of pathology services.
Works closely with procurement and uses Oracle to place numerous orders for pathology.
Provides stock control and ordering for items across pathology, keeping stock items replenished and tidying store rooms.
Minimises impact on users when consumable supplies are interrupted, working with senior management and procurement to find alternatives.
Communicates service related information to end users
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Works closely with materials management to ensure continuous supply to the Trust and community- Works directly and independently with the warehouse- Deals directly with service users- Deals directly with suppliers and procurement to respond to supply issues- Implements contingencies to limit the impact of supply issues- Trains other band 2s in covering the stores
To provide a service supplying pathology related consumables to community based users of pathology services.
Works closely with procurement and uses Oracle to place numerous orders for pathology.
Provides stock control and ordering for items across pathology, keeping stock items replenished and tidying store rooms.
Minimises impact on users when consumable supplies are interrupted, working with senior management and procurement to find alternatives.
Communicates service related information to end users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or relevant demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Supervisory course
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical environment
- Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section
- Experience of Stock control and ordering processes
- Experience in the use of procurement IT systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle or procurement ordering system
- Knowledge of Materials Management - Genesis Stock Control or similar
- Knowledge of blood and blood products
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Team worker
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Required to handle large volumes of consumables up to a weight of 10Kg on a regular basis
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and users of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or relevant demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Supervisory course
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical environment
- Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section
- Experience of Stock control and ordering processes
- Experience in the use of procurement IT systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle or procurement ordering system
- Knowledge of Materials Management - Genesis Stock Control or similar
- Knowledge of blood and blood products
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Team worker
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Required to handle large volumes of consumables up to a weight of 10Kg on a regular basis
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and users of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
