Patient Property Stores Assistant

West London NHS Trust

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Job summary

37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri: 8.00am - 4.00pm)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

The day to day running of the Patients Property Store, ensuring that all patients' property is checked in on admission and out on discharge and records of all movements of patient property are kept accurate and up-to-date on the hospital's database, whilst ensuring that security directives are implemented at all times.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve communicating with ward staff, patients and other internal hospital departments, as well as some external communication to answer queries and resolve any issues, either face-to-face, via email or telephone.

The role will require the incumbent to be physically fit as it will involve climbing ladders and the lifting and moving of storage boxes. I.T/computer skills are essential for this role but all other training will be provided.

A full clean driving licence is also an essential requirement as the role may involve driving to an offsite storage facility.

Uniform will be provided.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HSS-E&F-003

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Basic general Education. - pass trust literacy and numeracy tests
  • Driving license

Desirable

  • Work towards level 2 apprenticeships
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Sound employment experience in a stores background
  • Practical background in Stores

Desirable

  • Experience in an N.H.S setting or customer focused environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • General understanding of Health & Safety
  • Good understanding of stock control

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH, Health & Safety
  • Manual Handling and customer care.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work without constant supervision and to agreed timescales
  • Well motivated with a flexible approach.
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Basic computer skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Basic general Education. - pass trust literacy and numeracy tests
  • Driving license

Desirable

  • Work towards level 2 apprenticeships
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Sound employment experience in a stores background
  • Practical background in Stores

Desirable

  • Experience in an N.H.S setting or customer focused environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • General understanding of Health & Safety
  • Good understanding of stock control

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH, Health & Safety
  • Manual Handling and customer care.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work without constant supervision and to agreed timescales
  • Well motivated with a flexible approach.
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Basic computer skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Building Manager

Nicholas Pile

Nicholas.pile@westlondon.nhs.uk

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HSS-E&F-003

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


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