The post holder will be required to provide information and advice to both
colleagues within the department and staff in the wider Trust. This information is limited to advice on Trust ordering procedures, loan kits, status of equipment, orders and replenishment of equipment.
To be responsible for the oversight and management of the instrumentation and implants across both sites, to work with the clinical theatre team and essential stakeholders to ensure that the right equipment is in the right place on a day to day purpose. To work alongside clinical staff to ensure an effective kit management process is in place to ensure the orthopaedic calendars are accurate, updated and equipment ordered in a timely
manner.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Following successful completion of competencies take charge of the stock movement cross site, loan kits and implants.
Work closely with CSSD supplies and representatives to ensure efficient service delivery.
Perform stock rotation and ensure that goods close to expiring are reported to the suppliers according to their cut off times for replacement.
Work closing with other staff within the function to ensure efficient and cohesive delivery of service, including other duties that may reasonably be required to ensure continued service delivery.
Maintain accurate records of outstanding items on order and liaise with supplier to ensure timely delivery.
Communicate with senior orthopaedic staff regarding any issues.
Escalate concerns in a timely manner Organise and record all transportation of equipment to agreed locations.
Organise regular checking of equipment and trays to ensure they are in good order.
Solve day to day equipment issues and liaise with both sites to ensure the equipment is available in the right place at the right time.
Organise daily meetings with the relevant band 6/7 on each site.
Plan with CSSD the daily equipment requirements and movement of stock
Plan with CSSD any loan kit which is expected and monitor the completion of the documentation
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Oct 2024