Job summary The Clinical Support and Resource Manager will provide the day to day operational management of the Clinical Support Resource Team managing supply, maintenance and disposal of all equipment and consumables and ensuring a safe and high quality provision of service to all UHCW Theatres and Critical Care areas. Any risks pertaining to equipment or consumables will be identified and managed via the Clinical Support and Resource Manager. The post holder will manage the synergy between Theatres, Critical Care, MEBs and Procurement when purchasing, storing and utilising equipment and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels, value for money and that waste is at a minimum. The post holder will lead on Waste Audits and Capital Bids processes for Theatres and Critical Care. Main duties of the job Plan, support facilitate and monitor progress of Clinical Resource initiatives across Theatres and Critical care. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in use of surgical, anaesthetic, recovery and Intensive Care equipment, covering individual specialities and surgeon preferences, updating and leading theimplementation of new equipment and techniques in these areas. To manage and maintain an asset database of all equipment, ensuring that plans are in place for maintenance of equipment or replacement programs for those that are coming to the end of life. Ensure all clinical equipment and physical resources are available to safely perform all surgical, anaesthesia and recovery procedures according to the individual speciality needs of eachpatient. Ensure that all clinical equipment and consumable store rooms are managed in line with adequate stock levels, stock rotation and maintained in line with '5S standards' ensuring wasteis at a minimum About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-AC-B8A-6935986 Job locations UHCW Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities Lead on continuous improvement workstreams utilising the UHCWi improvement methodology across Theatres and Critical Care footprints. Supporting Theatres Specialty Leads to deliverimprovements relating to their stock ordering roles across all theatre footprints. Act as the central coordinator of UHCWs Theatres, liaison with the sterilising service forinstrument trays and other equipment that requires sterilising. Ensure all equipment is safe and fit for purpose via an asset database and that all routine maintenance and servicing is up to date, working closely with the MEBs Team to ensure earlyescalation of issues on the horizon. Monitor equipment lifespan and work with the Clinical Leads, Lead Nurses and Service Managers to formulate the capital replacement plans as part of yearly business planning. Ensure robust processes for staff to escalate faulty equipment to the Clinical Support Resource Team facilitating timely access to replacement equipment and equipment repairs, with eitherMEBs or external contractors. When required, provide day today support to the clinical areas ensuring appropriate concerns are escalated to the Deputy Group Director of Operations. Demonstrate proficient personal organisational skills to lead and organise the Theatre and Critical Care Resource team proficiently, to serve the needs of these areas. Demonstrate ability to prioritise competing clinical technical and resource needs and be able to anticipate impact of resource associated problems across the areas, combined with theability to provide effective responses to address the arising issues rapidly. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Lead on continuous improvement workstreams utilising the UHCWi improvement methodology across Theatres and Critical Care footprints. Supporting Theatres Specialty Leads to deliverimprovements relating to their stock ordering roles across all theatre footprints. Act as the central coordinator of UHCWs Theatres, liaison with the sterilising service forinstrument trays and other equipment that requires sterilising. Ensure all equipment is safe and fit for purpose via an asset database and that all routine maintenance and servicing is up to date, working closely with the MEBs Team to ensure earlyescalation of issues on the horizon. Monitor equipment lifespan and work with the Clinical Leads, Lead Nurses and Service Managers to formulate the capital replacement plans as part of yearly business planning. Ensure robust processes for staff to escalate faulty equipment to the Clinical Support Resource Team facilitating timely access to replacement equipment and equipment repairs, with eitherMEBs or external contractors. When required, provide day today support to the clinical areas ensuring appropriate concerns are escalated to the Deputy Group Director of Operations. Demonstrate proficient personal organisational skills to lead and organise the Theatre and Critical Care Resource team proficiently, to serve the needs of these areas. Demonstrate ability to prioritise competing clinical technical and resource needs and be able to anticipate impact of resource associated problems across the areas, combined with theability to provide effective responses to address the arising issues rapidly. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 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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 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address UHCW Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)