Diagnostic Cardiology Unit Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and flexible individual to work as an assistant to the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit, primarily providing support to the Supplies Management Officer at both the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire sites.

This role will also support patient flow throughout the department, promoting effective and efficient outcomes.

The successful applicant will be expected to deliver high quality, effective and efficient service to the highest professional standards as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Report orally and via written communication to team member regarding the status of stock supplies concerns.

Report and log any estates issues relating to the department.

Issue goods in accordance with agreed procedures, completing appropriate records and documentation.

Ensure that goods are stored correctly, stock is rotated and expiry dates are checked.

Maintain stock at required levels and place orders as directed via Web basket, NHS supply chain and Inventory Management System.

Provide a high quality and efficient service by holding, maintaining, and preparing stock ready for cases.

Receive, check and put away goods items delivered to stores and maintain appropriate records on a daily basis.

Restock and tidy device and EP store rooms, damp dusting shelves, ensuring stock is refilled and in correct date order.

Transport patients safely between wards and departments as and when required.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield and specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best-known teaching hospitals.

  • The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
  • The Northern General Hospital
  • Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
  • Weston Park Cancer Hospital
  • Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high-quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research.

We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-7601-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English & Maths C/4 or above or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in stock management and/or organisation of supplies
  • IT experience
  • Experience of dealing with people and comfortable with patient contact

Desirable

  • Previous experience with NHS IT systems
  • Previous ward based / department patient care

Further Training

Desirable

  • Any relevant training /courses in stock management /supplies

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organiser
  • Good IT skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritise workload, flexible approach to meet everchanging demands.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

  • Experience of auditing beneficial

Other Factors

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously
  • Team player
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English & Maths C/4 or above or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in stock management and/or organisation of supplies
  • IT experience
  • Experience of dealing with people and comfortable with patient contact

Desirable

  • Previous experience with NHS IT systems
  • Previous ward based / department patient care

Further Training

Desirable

  • Any relevant training /courses in stock management /supplies

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organiser
  • Good IT skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritise workload, flexible approach to meet everchanging demands.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

  • Experience of auditing beneficial

Other Factors

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously
  • Team player

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Cardiac Supplies Management Officer

Matthew Robinson

m.robinson17@nhs.net

01142269125

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-7601-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S5 7AU


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