Job summary
This is a superb opportunity to develop your career in Implant and Equipment Coordination for Theatres as developmental role by joining our busy Operating Theatres Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Truro, Cornwall.
As the Theatre Implants and Loan Kit Coordinator - you will have an important role in ensuring that the kits requested are available, communicate/ escalate for any issues, ensure purchase orders are received by the company and the to keep traceability of the kits and implants used in the department.
You will also be expected to identify, help in investigation and work with the Operating Theatre Manager for any discrepancies.
As a developmental role - the post-holder will be expected carry out duties of the job and review performance after a year of employment with Theatre Manager.
Main duties of the job
As the Theatre Implants and Loan Kit Coordinator for Theatres - you will hold a vital role in overseeing and supporting the Theatre Team in facilitating the need or demand for kits and equipment required for surgery. This also includes stocks reports and analysis, savings initiatives, quality improvement initiatives; and work in line with Trust values, polices and procedures at all times.
The post holder will act as a liaison with third party companies, the Surgical and Theatre Team, and Theatre Manager to ensure that the required kits and implants are available and escalate concerns if otherwise.
Moreover, the post holder will be expected to undertake incident investigation and work collaboratively with Theatre Manager to ascertain root causes and action as appropriate.
You will be expected to support IMS Team, Clinical Teams amongst others with stock management and ensure that any discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Essential and Desired
Essential
- Two GCSEs (or equivalent) level C above for Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or working towards)
Desirable
- Foundation / Bachelor's Degree
- Data Analysis and Audit Experience
- Experience of Producing reports for service review
Essential and Desired
Essential
- Theatre Department / Hospital Experience Experience for at least 12 months
- Inventory Management Experience for at least 12 months
- Good communication skills in oral, written and IT test
Desirable
- Data Analysis and Audit Experience
- Experience of Producing reports for service review
Person Specification
Essential and Desired
Essential
- Two GCSEs (or equivalent) level C above for Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or working towards)
Desirable
- Foundation / Bachelor's Degree
- Data Analysis and Audit Experience
- Experience of Producing reports for service review
Essential and Desired
Essential
- Theatre Department / Hospital Experience Experience for at least 12 months
- Inventory Management Experience for at least 12 months
- Good communication skills in oral, written and IT test
Desirable
- Data Analysis and Audit Experience
- Experience of Producing reports for service review
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.
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.
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).
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