Theatres Materials Management Assistant

• Support the provision of an efficient and effective Materials Management, Receipt and Distribution Service.
• Work closely with clinical teams to ensure the timely availability of stock, consumables, and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, record, store, and distribute goods across Theatres
• Undertake stock replenishment activities within stores and departmental areas.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all associated documentation.
• Use computer systems to record receipts, stock movements, and inventory information.
• Respond to enquiries from internal departments, suppliers, and external customers.
• Assist with stock checks, inventory control, and the investigation of stock discrepancies.
• Ensure stores, stock locations, and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and organised condition.
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and Health and Safety requirements at all times.
• Contribute to service efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide flexible cross-site cover in line with operational and service needs.
• Support the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring clinical areas have the supplies they need when required.

Essential

• English and Mathematics Qualification at GSCE Grade 4/C or equivalent qualification/experience
• IT experiences in Microsoft office Suite, particularly email/excel and spreadsheets
• NVQ 3 in Health Care Support or equivalent or be willing to work towards

Essential

• Theatre Supplies Experience
• Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management Systems including Web Basket and Electronic Demand Capture interface links within NHS Supply chain
• Application of stock control software and stock review including supply chain evaluations, including interpretation of RIU reports (Back up Reports
• Evidence of supporting the implementation of new products and change within the unit, led by BAND 3 Supervisors and Theatres Supplies Manager
• Motivated, Innovative, receptive to change
• Excellent Customer Care Services Skills
• Excellent communication and team working skills both written and verbal

Essential

• Willing to undertake training as required which is specific to the post as identified through service delivery.

Desirable

• Willing to undertake further study

Essential

• Monitor stock levels and report any anomalies to Supervisor, Theatre Supplies Manager
• Identify budgetary ordering and anomalies escalating accordingly to Supervisor, Theatre Supplies Manager and Theatre Lead Practitioner.

Essential

• Patient First Provide optimal service by ensuring all materials and stock is present, in in the right place at the right time to ensure patients pathways through Operating Services is not compromised.
• Respectful to patients, staff, colleagues, and all internal and external contacts whilst valving diversity.
• Ownership, identify areas of improvement, contribute to open and honest culture within department, strive to continuously improve personal development and team. Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service.
• Unity demonstrates unity by working in partnership with all members of multidisciplinary team and display commitment to the achievement of departmental goals.
• Delivery Be efficient/effective and accountable for own actions.