Procurement and Sterile Service Assistant
Band 3
Main area: Band 3 Grade Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (expected to work on weekends)
Job ref: 276-6850999-AC
Site: Queen Victoria Hospital
Town: East Grinstead
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
The Procurement & Sterile Services Assistant will support the Procurement and Sterile Services Team Leader in managing all the sterile equipment, consumables (Theatre consumables and sterile stores) and procurement efficiently and cost-effectively on a day-to-day basis with external and internal customers.
Main duties of the job
The Procurement & Sterile Services Assistant will work without direct supervision and support the Procurement and Sterile Services Team Leader in managing all the sterile equipment, consumables (Theatre consumables and sterile stores) and procurement efficiently and cost-effectively on a day-to-day basis with external and internal customers. Contribute to the development of theatre services with a positive, professional attitude. Act and report any production and/or equipment problems within sterile services and any procurement issues.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience.
Experience
* Previous stores/procurement experience gained in a hospital or commercial organisation.
* Work in a customer-focused environment.
* Experience of supporting infection prevention and control in practice.
Knowledge
* Good understanding of receipt and distribution processes.
* Knowledge of manual handling techniques.
* Knowledge of materials management theory and implementation.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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