Job summary
This role is a 9 month fixed term contract. The Procurement & Sterile Services Assistant will support the Procurement and Sterile Services Team Leader in managing all the sterile equipment, consumables (Theatre consumables and sterile stores) and procurement efficiently and cost effectively on a day-to-day basis with external and internal customers.
Main duties of the job
The Procurement & Sterile Services Assistant will work without direct supervision and support the Procurement and Sterile Services Team Leader in managing all the sterile equipment, consumables (Theatre consumables and sterile stores) and procurement efficiently and cost effectively on a day-to-day basis with external and internal customers. Contribute to the development of theatre services with a positive, professional attitude. To act and report any production and/or equipment problems within sterile services and any procurement issues.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Procurement & Sterile Services Assistant will work without direct supervision and support the Procurement and Sterile Services Team Leader in managing all the sterile equipment, consumables (Theatre consumables and sterile stores) and procurement efficiently and cost effectively on a day-to-day basis with external and internal customers. Contribute to the development of theatre services with a positive, professional attitude. To act and report any production and/or equipment problems within sterile services and any procurement issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Procurement & Sterile Services Assistant will work without direct supervision and support the Procurement and Sterile Services Team Leader in managing all the sterile equipment, consumables (Theatre consumables and sterile stores) and procurement efficiently and cost effectively on a day-to-day basis with external and internal customers. Contribute to the development of theatre services with a positive, professional attitude. To act and report any production and/or equipment problems within sterile services and any procurement issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous stores/procurement experience gained in a hospital or commercial organisation.
- Work in a customer focused environment.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting infection prevention and control in practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of receipt and distribution processes
- Knowledge of manual handling techniques
Desirable
- Knowledge of materials management theory and implementation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous stores/procurement experience gained in a hospital or commercial organisation.
- Work in a customer focused environment.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting infection prevention and control in practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of receipt and distribution processes
- Knowledge of manual handling techniques
Desirable
- Knowledge of materials management theory and implementation.
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).
