Job summary
Epsom Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Supplies Manager join our Operating Department.
As Theatre Supplies Manager you will be providing day to day support to the operating theatre team with ensuring prompt ordering and delivery of stock, which will in turn deliver excellent patient care by ensuring products are available in the right place, at the right time and in the right quantity.
The successful post holder will provide an efficient stock management support service ensuring value for money and eliminating waste.
Main duties of the job
1. Working under the guidance of the Clinical theatre staff the Theatre Stores Manager will assist with the review of stock usage/levels
2. Manage substantial value of the hospital stock located within theatres
3. Accurately receive deliveries and process all paperwork according to company procedures and policies, while at the same time flagging up short delivered goods
4. Learn and use the hospital's Scan for Safety system - for ordering and stock/electronic stores management
5. Rotate stock using First in First out (FIFO) method to avoid instances of expired stock.
6. Proactively engage with clinical staff to review stock usage, manage redundant / obsolete product lines and notify the Inventory and Stores Manager of any concerns
7. To run reports and expedite daily Outstanding Orders, as well as manage delivery and returns of loaned kits / other medical products
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. Good basic education including Maths & English at GCSE
Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working with NHS stores management
Desirable
10. Experience of working with NHS stock systems
11. Understanding of NHSSC system
Knowledge
Essential
12. Good communication
13. Ability to use a computer
14. Ability to work under pressure
15. Confident handling and communication with external personnel
Skills
Essential
16. Good numeracy and literacy
17. Ability to use IT systems effectively
18. Ability to train staff on systems and processes
Personal
Essential
19. Able to work flexibly
20. Demonstrates a professional manner at all times and adheres to the Trust Values