Stores Operative

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Responsible for maintaining service stock levels within Intensive Care. Accountable for ordering, receipt and distribution of all consumables for critical care services.

Main duties of the job

Receive, inspect check and store all delivered items.

Ensure stock rotation to eliminate wastage.

Assist in compliance with field safety notices of equipment.

Maintain stock levels and dynamically amend according to unit acuity and activity.

Flexible and adaptable approach to work and close liaison with clinical staff .

Liaise with multiple departments, both within and outside the trust to ensure safe and timely provision of services.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the unit. division and trust.

Report any problems with supply to the appropriate manager.

Ensure all storage areas are maintained and operated in a clean and tidy manner at all times.

Act as a central point of contact for all staff on the unit to offer advice on equipment and consumables.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK PROFESSIONALISM

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

407-SURGERY-6146620

Job locations

Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Will be responsible for the day to day management of supplies, including equipment and consumables for the critical care unit. To include all aspects of ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of all said goods in the unit across both stock and non-stock supply chains. Utilisation of NHS supply chain processes and when required requisition direct from companies direct via external requisition processes.

To support and liaise closely with the SCN/SSR in Critical Care for Equipment Environment and Consumables to ensure safe and effective stock levels of a wide variety. Rotate and organise stock in a practical and effective manner adapting to periods of acuity and higher demand accordingly.

Act as a single Point of contact to all staff for stores matters, communicating effectively changes, adaptations and new equipment. Liaise effectively with other departments in supply chain, namely distribution, procurement, other clinical areas and supplying companies to foster excellent working relationships. Promote and enhance the quality of patient care by effective management of stock and foster initiatives which could improve the patient experience of the service delivered.

Liaise with both internal and external staff regarding management of stock, to include stock loaned to other areas, stock rationalisation, delivery issues, over stock, errors in ordering, obsolete, expired and withdrawn items.

Escalate product related issues and urgent field safety notices or MDA notifications to management appropriately.

In order to maintain infection control standards ensure all stores areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner, with clear and secure/appropriate storage solutions in place.

To participate in activity with the Division to manage and develop the service in line with national and local requirements ensuring the delivery of performance targets, development of best practice and the service improvement agenda.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will be responsible for the day to day management of supplies, including equipment and consumables for the critical care unit. To include all aspects of ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of all said goods in the unit across both stock and non-stock supply chains. Utilisation of NHS supply chain processes and when required requisition direct from companies direct via external requisition processes.

To support and liaise closely with the SCN/SSR in Critical Care for Equipment Environment and Consumables to ensure safe and effective stock levels of a wide variety. Rotate and organise stock in a practical and effective manner adapting to periods of acuity and higher demand accordingly.

Act as a single Point of contact to all staff for stores matters, communicating effectively changes, adaptations and new equipment. Liaise effectively with other departments in supply chain, namely distribution, procurement, other clinical areas and supplying companies to foster excellent working relationships. Promote and enhance the quality of patient care by effective management of stock and foster initiatives which could improve the patient experience of the service delivered.

Liaise with both internal and external staff regarding management of stock, to include stock loaned to other areas, stock rationalisation, delivery issues, over stock, errors in ordering, obsolete, expired and withdrawn items.

Escalate product related issues and urgent field safety notices or MDA notifications to management appropriately.

In order to maintain infection control standards ensure all stores areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner, with clear and secure/appropriate storage solutions in place.

To participate in activity with the Division to manage and develop the service in line with national and local requirements ensuring the delivery of performance targets, development of best practice and the service improvement agenda.

Person Specification

General

Essential

  • GCSE Pass English & Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Possession of ECDL

General

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively across the MDT

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of role and responsibilities

General

Essential

  • Experience of work with computer systems

Desirable

  • Experience in stores and distribution field
Person Specification

General

Essential

  • GCSE Pass English & Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Possession of ECDL

General

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively across the MDT

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of role and responsibilities

General

Essential

  • Experience of work with computer systems

Desirable

  • Experience in stores and distribution field

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge Nurse

Ian Lisseman

ian.lisseman1@nhs.net

01922721172

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

407-SURGERY-6146620

Job locations

Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


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