Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 6 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Consumables and Materials Manager to support the Theatre Complex.
Here at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), we have a total of 17 elective theatres, 4 emergency theatres covering General, Thoracic, Robotic, Vascular, Urology, Gynae, Emergency and Obstetrics specialties. The Hospital is situated 3 miles from the City of Norwich, next to the University Of East Anglia.
Working with us you will have many opportunities to develop and as a department we value all of our team members and are committed in the promotion and development of all our staff.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Interview Date: 4th January 2024
Main duties of the job
To provide a stock administration function for the Main Theatre Complex.
To maintain Theatre clinical area stock items and equipment to agreed levels, following a schedule of count, delivery and shelf replenishment.
To place orders with NHS Supply Chain as and when required. To place requisitions for non-stock materials management line as and when required in compliance with agreed product rationalization / standardisations.
Work collaboratively with the procurement team to ensure efficient service for the theatre teams. This includes direct communication with the wider multidisciplinary team from all surgical specialties.
To assist with establishing and maintaining optimum stock levels, and be directly involved with service improvement and development of new strategies to support the consumable management within the theatre area.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Use the Powergate system for non-stock materials management (according to location), and any new system as developed.
- Count, deliver and appropriately store department stock
- Stock rotation, stock movement and circulate and remove all non-moving lines
- Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills
- Carry out non-stock requisitioning where necessary, as agreed with your line-manager
- Customer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving
- Follow and implement Trust product standardisation policy, as required
- Respond to NHS hazard notices appropriately
- Maintain accurate and tidy records where necessary
- To be aware of and follow, Health and Safety guidelines and Trust moving and handling policies and procedures
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Use the Powergate system for non-stock materials management (according to location), and any new system as developed.
- Count, deliver and appropriately store department stock
- Stock rotation, stock movement and circulate and remove all non-moving lines
- Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills
- Carry out non-stock requisitioning where necessary, as agreed with your line-manager
- Customer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving
- Follow and implement Trust product standardisation policy, as required
- Respond to NHS hazard notices appropriately
- Maintain accurate and tidy records where necessary
- To be aware of and follow, Health and Safety guidelines and Trust moving and handling policies and procedures
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Level standard of education or equivalent experience including Math's and English
- NVQ level 3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems: NHS Supply Chain, eProcurement
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Level standard of education or equivalent experience including Math's and English
- NVQ level 3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems: NHS Supply Chain, eProcurement
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
