Job summary
To work autonomously and as a member of the theatre team including maternity theatres. Providing an effective and efficient running of all supplies, to ensure that stocks are brought up to the operating theatres and assist the stock controllers in unpacking. Unloading of instrument sets and ensuring they are placed in the correct manner.
Main duties of the job
We have a newly created Theatre Procurement Team and are seeking to appoint a Theatre Stock Controller Assistant which will work collaboratively with the Theatre Procurement Team, ensuring continual supply of materials management across the department.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
If you are enthusiastic, physically fit and would relish a new challenge, we want to hear from you. We do not need you to have any public sector experience - what we need is a passion for stores & supply, a proven track record and a desire to want to join a talented team and come on the journey we are about to take. People skills will be important for dealing with the wide variety of internal stakeholders throughout the Trust that you will work with.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
If you are enthusiastic, physically fit and would relish a new challenge, we want to hear from you. We do not need you to have any public sector experience - what we need is a passion for stores & supply, a proven track record and a desire to want to join a talented team and come on the journey we are about to take. People skills will be important for dealing with the wide variety of internal stakeholders throughout the Trust that you will work with.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths qualification Minimum C Grade or equivalent
- Proficient in IT
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare supply chain function
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships
- Good telephone manner and organisational skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to show own initiative
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the role
- Willingness to learn
- Pro-active and responsive to requirements of the theatre team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths qualification Minimum C Grade or equivalent
- Proficient in IT
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare supply chain function
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships
- Good telephone manner and organisational skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to show own initiative
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the role
- Willingness to learn
- Pro-active and responsive to requirements of the theatre team
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).
