Emergency Department Stores Assistant
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
To support the Emergency Department Inventory & Supplies team with the distribution of stock and replenishment of medical consumables across the Emergency Department clinical floor.
Your role will involve working within a team to provide a high quality service which offers a timely responsive and pro-active service for the movement of stock, materials equipment and occasional patients within the Emergency Department and Emergency Floor
Main duties of the job- To prepare emergency equipment packs
- Ensure 24 hour restocking of all equipment required for service provision
- Ordering of stock when required
- Restocking of areas when requested in a timely manner ensuring that these areas are not overstocked
- Assisting with keeping the department and stores areas clean and clutter free
- Undertake the distribution of electronic equipment to the Emergency Department staff, alerting management should electronic devices not be returned or are damaged at the end of the working day.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Ad hoc furniture and office/ward moves as and when required.
- Keeping of simple records either using paper or computer systems, including Microsoft packages.
- To be able to use basic radio and communication systems relevant to your role.
- Escalate any issues/defects to Team Leader.
- Provide support during any Trust emergencies, incidents or events where necessary supporting the contingency plans of the Trust.
- To maintain at all times a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation and to assist in the maintenance of good hygiene practices within the department.
- To observe confidentiality of patients and employing Trust’s business at all times.
- Maintain good relations with colleagues and other staff throughout locality.
- Assist non clinically on the ward in whatever capacity is necessary to ensure patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Act on own initiative and accept responsibility to ensure that the quality of work meets required quality and performance standards; often working without immediate supervision, must be able to prioritise own work load; and bring to management attention any issues which are adversely affecting service quality and performance.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with Work Colleagues, Managers and with Clinical Teams accordance with Trust values.
- To provide cover, when there is an urgent service need i.e. due to sickness, and with adequate training, to the ED.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person specification
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust Values and behaviors
Tranining and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Have a good standard of written and oral communication skills
- Have a satisfactory level of general education
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience working with the general public
- Has understanding of the job role
- Experience working in the hospital setting
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria- Providing and receiving routing information orally, electronically and in writing
- Ability to work as a team member or on own initiative
Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of using PC/good computer skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria- Planning and organization of daily work tasks. activities
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.