Job summary The role of the Stock Co-ordinator is to support Community Nursing teams in the Community Care Division across Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley by coordinating the ordering, monitoring and management of wound care dressings and products, PPE, and equipment for the services. Maintaining accurate stock level databases and providing weeklyreports to the Operational Manager. Identifying any financial and practical efficiencies The post holder will also be responsible for the coordination of annual checks of all equipment in line with Trust policies by liaising with appropriate teams inside and outside of theOrganisation ensuring all equipment remains fit for purpose. The ability to travel between different community sites across Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley is essential PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION PROCESS MAY CLOSE EARLY IF MAXIMUM NUMBER OF APPLICANTS IS RECEIVED BEFORE CLOSING DATE Main duties of the job Performing stock checks across multiple sites and maintaining accurate stock level databases Re-ordering stock for multiple sites ensuring stock is replenished and rotated Complete quality checks on equipment across multiple sites to ensure that it is fit for purpose Maintain an orderly storage area across multiple sites Complete PAT (Portable Appliance Testing ) across multiple sites once full training has been received About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Advert will close when sufficient number of applicants has been reached Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 350-CC6984254 Job locations Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust Kings Business Park Prescot L34 1PJ Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose:To coordinate the management of wound care dressings and products, PPE, and equipmentfor the service. Key responsibilities include performing stock checks and reordering stock that is eitherout of date or needs replenishing. Maintaining accurate stock level databases and providing weeklyreports to the Operational Manager. To be responsible for the coordination of annual checks to allequipment in line with Trust policies by liaising with appropriate teams inside and outside of theOrganisation ensuring all equipment remains fit for purpose.Principal Responsibilities:1. To deliver and maintain a high standard of work to support the effective operational delivery ofthe service.2. Work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the service.3. Assume accountability and responsibility for own decisions.4. To work unsupervised by managing own workload.5. To prioritise own workload and work to defined timescales Wound Care Stock Management 1. To carry out a weekly stock check at all bases.2. Checking expiry dates on all wound care products and disposing of all out-of-date items in linewith Mersey Care Wound Care Policy.3. To inform Operational Manager of any discrepancies during the stock check.4. Replenish medication stock weekly as per pre agreed minimum and maximum stock levels andinform Operational Manager of all orders placed.5. To check and log all new stock orders that arrive, ensuring they are stored away appropriately in each base.6. To immediately act upon wound care product alerts and cross reference batch numbers against existing stock.7. To support clinical staff with Wound Care audits and spot checks.8. To carry out weekly stock check at all bases of regular stock.9. To check and log all new stock orders that arrive, ensuring they are stored away appropriately ineach base.10. To maintain stock databases and keep them up to date and relevant to support other staff toundertake role if required. Safety1. To be responsible for coordination and checking that all relevant equipment has received itsannual checks in line with the Trust policies.2. To keep records of all checks completed and inform operational manager of any issues.3. To be the point of contact for the clinical team for all wound care products that need replacing or condemning. Financial1. To meet regularly with the Tissue Viability Nurse and operational manager to discuss budget forstock.2. To liaise with the Tissue Viability Nurse, operational manager, and procurement team if any issueswith ordering of stock i.e., specific stock not available and alternative is not as cost efficient.3. To look for alternative stock/equipment for products that are more cost efficient. Learning & Development1. To provide evidence to support development around the Trust appraisal system which mayinclude competency profiles.2. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice, and be committed to continueddevelopment.3. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. Clinical Governance, Research & Audit1. To maintain a database of stock and equipment, recording all stock and restock levels.2. To participate in Wound Care Product audits and equipment in order to evidence qualityand cost effectiveness. Communication1. To be the first point of contact with regards to wound care products enquiries.2. To develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Health Care setting.3. Liaise with agencies outside of the Trust when placing stock orders.4. To keep an up to date and relevant document folder to support others to undertake the role if necessary. Generic Responsibilities for all staff:All post holders will agree to: Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust. Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness,Enthusiasm and Support in all activities and interactions with employees, service users and otherstakeholders. Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties. Comply with the Duty of Candour, defined by Francis as: 'The volunteering of all relevantinformation to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not the information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report about thatprovision has been made. Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services for all. Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills. Value the contribution of the patient/ service user voice. Operate within any Organisational codes of practice or those from a relevant professional body. Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff,service users and other stakeholders. Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data and ensuring allpersonally identifiable information is protected and used only for the purposes for which it wasintended. Comply with all health and safety legislation and local policies and procedures. Adhere to all Organisational policies. Have knowledge and understanding of technology in the workplace which is sufficient to maintaintheir efficiency and also how technology can empower service users in a digital environment. Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to the staff responsibilities that it sets out for NHSemployees. Attend a one day Just and Learning & Civility and Respect training workshop. Be an ambassador for Just & Learning and Civility & Respect following the training. Positively advocate the just and learning culture within your team. Be a confident supporter and implementer of the Trust CARES Values including Civility & Respectwithin your team. Support their team/ services to create a positive environment for Just and Learning Culture. Participate in Just and Learning Culture events. Bring Just and Learning Culture updates/ information to the attention of team members and other MCT colleagues they work with. Support and encourage the sharing of concerns about the safety and quality of care with senior leaders with the aim of improving safety and quality. Actively participate in creating an open culture within your team so that concerns and difficulties can be discussed safely and respectfully. Speaking up in the event that they are exposed to incivility between colleagues in the workplaceiwillspeakup. Listening and understanding others who have concerns and taking a collaborative approach towork towards a solution to improve civility and respect.This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will bereviewed in light of the changing needs of the Trust in consultation with the postholder Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose:To coordinate the management of wound care dressings and products, PPE, and equipmentfor the service. Key responsibilities include performing stock checks and reordering stock that is eitherout of date or needs replenishing. Maintaining accurate stock level databases and providing weeklyreports to the Operational Manager. To be responsible for the coordination of annual checks to allequipment in line with Trust policies by liaising with appropriate teams inside and outside of theOrganisation ensuring all equipment remains fit for purpose.Principal Responsibilities:1. To deliver and maintain a high standard of work to support the effective operational delivery ofthe service.2. Work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the service.3. Assume accountability and responsibility for own decisions.4. To work unsupervised by managing own workload.5. To prioritise own workload and work to defined timescales Wound Care Stock Management 1. To carry out a weekly stock check at all bases.2. Checking expiry dates on all wound care products and disposing of all out-of-date items in linewith Mersey Care Wound Care Policy.3. To inform Operational Manager of any discrepancies during the stock check.4. Replenish medication stock weekly as per pre agreed minimum and maximum stock levels andinform Operational Manager of all orders placed.5. To check and log all new stock orders that arrive, ensuring they are stored away appropriately in each base.6. To immediately act upon wound care product alerts and cross reference batch numbers against existing stock.7. To support clinical staff with Wound Care audits and spot checks.8. To carry out weekly stock check at all bases of regular stock.9. To check and log all new stock orders that arrive, ensuring they are stored away appropriately ineach base.10. To maintain stock databases and keep them up to date and relevant to support other staff toundertake role if required. Safety1. To be responsible for coordination and checking that all relevant equipment has received itsannual checks in line with the Trust policies.2. To keep records of all checks completed and inform operational manager of any issues.3. To be the point of contact for the clinical team for all wound care products that need replacing or condemning. Financial1. To meet regularly with the Tissue Viability Nurse and operational manager to discuss budget forstock.2. To liaise with the Tissue Viability Nurse, operational manager, and procurement team if any issueswith ordering of stock i.e., specific stock not available and alternative is not as cost efficient.3. To look for alternative stock/equipment for products that are more cost efficient. Learning & Development1. To provide evidence to support development around the Trust appraisal system which mayinclude competency profiles.2. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice, and be committed to continueddevelopment.3. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. Clinical Governance, Research & Audit1. To maintain a database of stock and equipment, recording all stock and restock levels.2. To participate in Wound Care Product audits and equipment in order to evidence qualityand cost effectiveness. Communication1. To be the first point of contact with regards to wound care products enquiries.2. To develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Health Care setting.3. Liaise with agencies outside of the Trust when placing stock orders.4. To keep an up to date and relevant document folder to support others to undertake the role if necessary. Generic Responsibilities for all staff:All post holders will agree to: Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust. Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness,Enthusiasm and Support in all activities and interactions with employees, service users and otherstakeholders. Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties. Comply with the Duty of Candour, defined by Francis as: 'The volunteering of all relevantinformation to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not the information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report about thatprovision has been made. Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services for all. Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills. Value the contribution of the patient/ service user voice. Operate within any Organisational codes of practice or those from a relevant professional body. Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff,service users and other stakeholders. Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data and ensuring allpersonally identifiable information is protected and used only for the purposes for which it wasintended. Comply with all health and safety legislation and local policies and procedures. Adhere to all Organisational policies. Have knowledge and understanding of technology in the workplace which is sufficient to maintaintheir efficiency and also how technology can empower service users in a digital environment. Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to the staff responsibilities that it sets out for NHSemployees. Attend a one day Just and Learning & Civility and Respect training workshop. Be an ambassador for Just & Learning and Civility & Respect following the training. Positively advocate the just and learning culture within your team. Be a confident supporter and implementer of the Trust CARES Values including Civility & Respectwithin your team. Support their team/ services to create a positive environment for Just and Learning Culture. Participate in Just and Learning Culture events. Bring Just and Learning Culture updates/ information to the attention of team members and other MCT colleagues they work with. Support and encourage the sharing of concerns about the safety and quality of care with senior leaders with the aim of improving safety and quality. Actively participate in creating an open culture within your team so that concerns and difficulties can be discussed safely and respectfully. Speaking up in the event that they are exposed to incivility between colleagues in the workplaceiwillspeakup. Listening and understanding others who have concerns and taking a collaborative approach towork towards a solution to improve civility and respect.This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will bereviewed in light of the changing needs of the Trust in consultation with the postholder Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A-C in English or equivalent Full clean driving license Typing/WP/RSA II/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or demonstrable experience Knowledge/ Experience Essential Experience of working with a level of autonomy and minimum supervision, but workng within broad guidelines, as well as being able to take instructions from others Experience of Microsoft office e.g., outlook, power point and excel Desirable Knowledge of NHS ordering systems- SBS, NHS supplies Knowledge of stock control systems Experience of working within a medical environment Skills Essential Excellent communications skills both written and verbal Good organisational/ time management skills Ability to problem solve Ability to identify risk and minimise risk effectively Ability to reflect on experience and identify any lessons learnt Excellent IT skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Health Care setting Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative Ability to prioritise own workload and work to defined timescales Able to maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times and adhere to relevant Trust policies Other Essential Willingness and ability to travel in the course of performing duties Flexible approach to working Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A-C in English or equivalent Full clean driving license Typing/WP/RSA II/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or demonstrable experience Knowledge/ Experience Essential Experience of working with a level of autonomy and minimum supervision, but workng within broad guidelines, as well as being able to take instructions from others Experience of Microsoft office e.g., outlook, power point and excel Desirable Knowledge of NHS ordering systems- SBS, NHS supplies Knowledge of stock control systems Experience of working within a medical environment Skills Essential Excellent communications skills both written and verbal Good organisational/ time management skills Ability to problem solve Ability to identify risk and minimise risk effectively Ability to reflect on experience and identify any lessons learnt Excellent IT skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Health Care setting Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative Ability to prioritise own workload and work to defined timescales Able to maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times and adhere to relevant Trust policies Other Essential Willingness and ability to travel in the course of performing duties Flexible approach to working Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented 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. Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust Kings Business Park Prescot L34 1PJ Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)