Accurate counting of stock products within theatre stores using PDAs. Downloading information from PDA on to EDC ordering system. To be responsible for and maintain an efficient ordering system within the Theatre Department, including the storage organisation, monitoring, purchasing, receipting and distribution of all consumable medical and surgical supplies. This could also include consigned, and trust owned, implants. To generate orders and requisitions on a daily basis using a computerised theatre stores system for approval by the theatre leads to replenish stock items. To receive, inspect and check all goods delivered to theatre, reporting any discrepancies and taking appropriate corrective action, creating and maintaining systems to facilitate filing of requisitions and all associated paperwork Putting stock away accurately and tidily in correct locations within theatre stores. Reordering alternative products, quickly where possible, if original cannot be delivered (inabilities). Comparisons between a range of products may be necessary. Responsible for returning goods to suppliers in accordance with individual Trusts procedures. Responsible for the sourcing and ordering of theatre products from multiple sources on varying delivery lead times. To advise and agree top up levels with the specialist team leaders in accordance with theatre activity, to monitor and control agreed stock levels To escalate any problems/issues with stock levels with the relevant personnel, ensuring these are rectified in an appropriate and timely manner. To work with procurement colleagues to ensure best quality and best price. Maintenance of current price levels for all consumable goods to provide information for all Theatre staff and as a cross reference for agreed pricing and discounts with external suppliers. To use appropriate IT systems for all aspects of the job role, interrogating systems for product analysis purposes including usage, value and costing reports. To set up and maintain a stock take database, carrying out stock taking duties as required and investigate all shortages/discrepancies. To deal with any queries in a professional and efficient manner, with particular regard to the progress of orders and solving delivery discrepancies and deficiencies. To ensure coordination of services provided by the Stock management team across sites and standardisation of systems required to support the service. Responsible for the maintenance of records associated with the service. Preparing, planning schedules to maintain optimum stock levels during bank holiday closures. Participate in audits and stock takes as and when requested. Provide cover for colleagues between trust sites during periods of annual leave, sickness and any other planned or unplanned leave. Achieve team and individual agreed targets and objectives. Responsible for the training of new staff and act as a mentor. Responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy and safe theatres stores area with all products stored avoiding accidents to persons or goods