Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Administrator - SSDU Hub

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Job summary

Administrative responsibilities are to assist in the implementation of surgical equipment onto the tracking system, assist with the external loan equipment & assist with a repair, replace & maintenance program & assist with the implementation & stock levels within the sterile store rooms; all relevant training will be provided in-house.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will provide a wide range of administrative & clerical duties to the SSDU Hub
  • Assist with inputting data onto an electronic track & trace tracking system.
  • Assist in an efficient and comprehensive loan administration role to theatres.
  • Assist on a repair / replacement & yearly maintenance program for surgical equipment.
  • Assist with implementing changes within the sterile storerooms.
  • Raise a request for a purchase order numbers "as & when" required.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-AC578-24-P-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist & support in an array of duties, which includes the tracking system, loaning equipment from external companies, repair replace of surgical instruments & implementing changes within the sterile store rooms.

Tracking System

  • To manually input the data onto the tracking system for all surgical instruments & instrument sets. (In house training provided)
  • Photographing individual instruments & uploading onto the tracking system.
  • Send all relevant documentation to SSDU including Manufactures instructions.
  • Assist with implementing changes within the sterile store rooms; making sure relevant stock level sheets are up to date & tally with the tracking system.

Loans

  • Assist in checking all sets & implants via the companies check sheets.
  • Photograph all equipment before & after use.
  • Record & report any discrepancies.
  • Prepare equipment to be returned to the companies, including decontamination certificates & safe handling for transportation.
  • Liaising with external companies regarding a request for a loan equipment as & when required
  • On occasions generate an order request via the E Procurement on the ordering system
  • Record & file all documentation.
  • Using the recorded unique batch label, remarry the instrument to the instrument set for traceability & completion of set.

Repair / Replace / Maintenance

  • Prepare instrumentation for transport when sending to repairs to companies including decontamination certificates from SSDU & other relevant documentation.
  • Assist in maintaining a yearly maintenance program for all surgical power tools.
  • Day to Day Duties
  • Attend daily / weekly departmental huddles.
  • Answering telephone calls & relaying messages to the appropriate colleagues: communicate with enquires from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite an helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
  • Handle patient level information & communicate this according to data protection principle.
  • Sort & distribute incoming & outgoing mail, which may involve opening boxes.
  • Utilize office appliances such as photocopier and computers for word processing & spread sheets.
  • Participate in departments audits.

The successful candidate will be required to expert concentration in their day-to-day work, handling medical devices, consumables

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist & support in an array of duties, which includes the tracking system, loaning equipment from external companies, repair replace of surgical instruments & implementing changes within the sterile store rooms.

Tracking System

  • To manually input the data onto the tracking system for all surgical instruments & instrument sets. (In house training provided)
  • Photographing individual instruments & uploading onto the tracking system.
  • Send all relevant documentation to SSDU including Manufactures instructions.
  • Assist with implementing changes within the sterile store rooms; making sure relevant stock level sheets are up to date & tally with the tracking system.

Loans

  • Assist in checking all sets & implants via the companies check sheets.
  • Photograph all equipment before & after use.
  • Record & report any discrepancies.
  • Prepare equipment to be returned to the companies, including decontamination certificates & safe handling for transportation.
  • Liaising with external companies regarding a request for a loan equipment as & when required
  • On occasions generate an order request via the E Procurement on the ordering system
  • Record & file all documentation.
  • Using the recorded unique batch label, remarry the instrument to the instrument set for traceability & completion of set.

Repair / Replace / Maintenance

  • Prepare instrumentation for transport when sending to repairs to companies including decontamination certificates from SSDU & other relevant documentation.
  • Assist in maintaining a yearly maintenance program for all surgical power tools.
  • Day to Day Duties
  • Attend daily / weekly departmental huddles.
  • Answering telephone calls & relaying messages to the appropriate colleagues: communicate with enquires from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite an helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
  • Handle patient level information & communicate this according to data protection principle.
  • Sort & distribute incoming & outgoing mail, which may involve opening boxes.
  • Utilize office appliances such as photocopier and computers for word processing & spread sheets.
  • Participate in departments audits.

The successful candidate will be required to expert concentration in their day-to-day work, handling medical devices, consumables

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative enviroment.
  • Experience in using Microsoft packages including word & excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
  • Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a hospital based environment.
  • Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of inputting data onto a tracking system.

Essential

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft packages including word & excel
  • Experience of working in an administrative environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintain attention to detail

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation
  • Experience in working hospital based environment
Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative enviroment.
  • Experience in using Microsoft packages including word & excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
  • Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a hospital based environment.
  • Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of inputting data onto a tracking system.

Essential

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft packages including word & excel
  • Experience of working in an administrative environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintain attention to detail

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation
  • Experience in working hospital based environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SSDU Hub Manager

Donna Knowles

donna.knowles@nca.nhs.uk

01612062942

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-AC578-24-P-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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