Stores Assistant

Job summary

Band 2 Stores Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Stores Assistant to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Frimley Park Hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in stock ordering, e-procurement, and storage maintenance.

Our AMU is a 42-bed unit that provides care for patients with various medical conditions. We take pride in maintaining the highest professional standards and ensuring efficient storage facility management. In this role, you will support the team by ensuring a well-organized, clean, and fully stocked environment.

Key Responsibilities:Stock Management - Ordering and restocking supplies, including medical equipment and ECG machines.

Storage & Maintenance - Keeping storage areas, medical trolleys, and clinical cupboards clean and organized.

Facility Support - Reporting maintenance issues to the Estates department.

Job Details:Part-time role: 22.5 hours per week (7.5 hours/day)

Working days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (including bank holidays)

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside doctors, nurses, and support staff in a fast-paced environment, playing a vital role in patient care and service delivery.

If you are a dedicated team player with strong organisational skills, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To ensure all patients and visitors are treated in a polite and considerate manner and receive prompt attention when required.o Should be aware of own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks beyond their abilityo Be aware of their responsibilities regarding health and safety in all aspects of their work areas: i.e., COSHH, manual handling etc.o Participate in audits related to ward cleanliness and storage.o To adhere to the Hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality, and respect patients' rights and dignity at all times.o To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, and staff, including to oneself, to the nurse in charge at the time of the incident.o To be aware of the procedure to follow in case of fire.o To ensure the hospital security policy is adhered to and that suspicious circumstances/ individuals/ packages are reported immediately to the nurse in charge.o The post holder should not become involved in any financial matters with or on behalf of patients/ relatives or department.o To understand the importance of utilising resources, ensuring effective communication (verbal and written) in the event of loaning out equipment.o To ensure the ward stock is maintained.o To follow the principles of stock control and expiration.o To ensure the department is safely stocked of medical equipmento To ensure the medical devices and equipment are maintained in a clean manner

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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