merchandiser Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 3
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a 12 months secondment within the NUH Qmc supplies for a Speciality supplies coordinator. The role will encompass working closely with the speciality area and theatre stores team to ensure safe stock levels and quality standards are maintained, whilst at the same time identifying and exploring savings opportunities with the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide an efficient, cost effective, independent and courteous service to a dedicated specialty whilst at the same time working as part of the theatres stores team. This will include the management of stock within specialty to agreed levels and the processing and booking in of orders on PowerGate. Effective and timely communication with various parties to include specialty areas, stores, suppliers and NHS logistics is essential. The coordinator will at all times provide support to clinical staff in the provision of high quality, patient-centred care.
Working for our organisation
This role is part of the Qmc theatre stores team providing an excellent logistic service to theatres and critical care. The team consists of four speciality coordinators, eight theatre supplies assistants and one stores supervisor/stock controller. The is a very busy environment where the emphasis is on team work, flexibility and mutual respect. We work very closely with Theatre practitioners and patients are in close proximity, so a high level of confidentiality is required
Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm with some flexibility depending on the needs of the service
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Trust's procurement management software, Powergate. It would also be a distinct advantage to be familiar with Integra and the NHS Supply Chain system.
The candidate will be required to receive orders into the department, unpacking items and storing equipment according to local stock management systems. This will also include stock rotation and working closely with finance colleagues in the production of stock reports. You will also be required to support our governance teams with product recalls and alerts to ensure patient safety is maintained in the department.
The successful candidate will also be required to work closely with the theatre teams and procurement leads to ensure that products, including specialised items, are ordered, received and made available according to agreed deadlines, ensuring that our patients continue to receive the highest standard of care.
You will be expected to support, and cover during absence, the other Specialty Co-Ordinator's including main theatre stores when required.
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to minimum GCSE level (Mathematics and English) or can demonstrate the ability to work at that level
- Good working knowledge of MS Office
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the Trust’s procurement management software, PowerGate and e-Series. And theatre scheduling module, ORMIS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of specialty theatre environment
Desirable criteria
- Some clinical product knowledge
- Stock control/purchasing experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- To be able to communicate stock position in specialty theatre in a clear and logical manner
- A high standard of written and verbal communication skills with colleagues, customers and external organisations
- Recognise own role as part of a team
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- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
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