Theatre Materials Management Assistant

at  Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team in materials management. You will be part of a team that provides essential support to our busy operating department assisting in the safe running of inpatient and day surgery Operating Theatres.
Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, then come and join the land of remarkable people! As a world leader in healthcare and research we have built something amazing – Alder Hey in the park, is a hospital for children, designed and inspired by children. Along with a radical and ambitious vision, the Children’s Health Park is the future design of paediatric care and there’s nothing like it anywhere in Europe.

Support the provision to the Trust of a cost effective and responsive procurement service which minimises the cost of acquisition of necessary goods and services whilst meeting all operational requirements.

• Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies as needed
• Check expiry dates and rotate equipment to ensure that the oldest items are used first
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and usage - Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of supplies
• Maintain a clean and organised storage area for supplies and equipment
• Assist with the ordering of new equipment as needed
• Provide support to theatre staff in the use of equipment and supplies
• Maintain a good working knowledge of NHS Supply Chain
• Perform other general duties as required
• Provides internal supply chain services including materials management, using computerised receipts, storage and/or bar coded data capture and replenishment systems.
• Unpacks and checks delivered items against delivery/ order information, takes corrective action where necessary and maintains audit records.
• Liaises with internal personnel and external suppliers on supplies/stock management/rationalisation/delivery, related issues
• Produces stock reports and analysis to advise Theatre managers.

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
The creation of a safety culture within the Trust will result from effective teamwork. There is a contractual requirement on all employees to co-operate with their managers and colleagues in protecting the health and well-being of all people who work within, use, or are affected by, the Trust’s services and activities.
The Trust conducts a system of performance and development planning as a key part of its annual business planning cycle. This ensures that all staff has an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the work they have done, and explore how they can improve and develop in their jobs, and formulating a set of personal objectives. This process includes a review of the job description on an annual basis.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting all staff to balance work and other life needs. This is the responsibility of all employees and will be achieved by consultation, open communication and involvement of all team members.
This job description is an outline of the role and function; it is not intended to be specific for all tasks. This post will be subject to enhanced disclosure checks - DBS
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