Job summary
The post holder will provide support to the Delivery Suite team carrying out delegated tasks involving equipment and stock maintenance and ordering. This will include maintaining clinical equipment service logs, arranging testing for clinical and electrical equipment, evaluation of new equipment and ensuring process is followed for equipment repairs. They will also be responsible for ordering of clinical consumables for the department, ensuring stock levels are maintained and rotated.
Main duties of the job
Desired skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team
- Good knowledge of basic IT software packages
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrate excellent team working
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment
- Experience of working in ordering, stock control and undertaking safety checks on equipment.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
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Works as an effective team member. Understands the importance of team working in the delivery of high quality care. Demonstrates excellent communication with women, their families and the maternity team.
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Actively promotes diversity, including race diversity, and maintains an environment where there is equal opportunity and commitment to anti-discriminatory, anti-racist and anti-stereotyping practices.
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Works with the team to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area.
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Supports the Midwives and Matron to ensure the service practices within Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles.
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Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in the work area. The post holder must ensure that he/she works within risk management, occupational health legislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Undertakes specific skills such as checking and ensuring the clinical equipment is ready for use when required in the delivery suite. This follows completion of appropriate training and on instruction from Registered Midwife/Nurse or Clinical Engineering of the Manufacturer of the product.
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Records service histories and updates equipment service logs. Ensures all equipment undergoes required services either annually or as otherwise agreed/stipulated. Arranges PAC testing of all electrical equipment, maintains a log of this and liaises with clinical engineering.
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Assists with evaluation of new equipment with clinical engineering and clinical staff.
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Reports/sends all broken equipment to relevant departments, maintains the equipment log, and follows up on all equipment in repair process to ensure it is back to use or replaced if necessary ASAP.
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Orders all consumables across Delivery Suite to ensure correct supply, monitors deliveries, and follows up on undelivered items.
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Maintains stock control of all consumables ensures stock rotation occurs, orders ward and community stocks from NHS supplies and as non-stock items. Maintains stock levels and keeps a non-stock item file for emergencies.
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Ensures consumables are within expiry date and safe to use.
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Communicates with the wider multi-disciplinary team and clinical staff regarding orders of supplies and equipment concerns.
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Receives and delivers information to senior staff in relation to stock management and equipment checks.
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Spot checks equipment in clinical areas to ensure readiness for use and cleanliness, ensuring appropriate cleaning (green) tags are attached.
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Ensures all stock/equipment is stored appropriately in accordance with infection control/fire regulations.
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Proficiently uses the procurement ordering system for clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies.
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Condemns equipment that is not repairable and completes relevant documentation.
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Liaises with area leads/managers to escalate any safety issues, maintenance concerns or supply issues.
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With the support of senior midwives, prepares information for periodic stock level audits.
Teaching and Training
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Under the supervision of a midwife, assists in the mentorship, support, training and development of junior colleagues.
Planning and Organisational Skills
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Acts as a completer-finisher; required to work to deadlines and deliver agreed objectives.
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Responds appropriately to unexpected events in order to maintain service delivery.
Other Responsibilities
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Aware that the role includes exposure to biohazards and other potentially unpleasant materials, and takes responsibility for protecting themselves and others where appropriate through implementation of measures such as universal precautions and use of employer-supplied protective equipment/materials.
Policies and Procedures
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This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.
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The post is subject to the policies, practices, procedures and conditions of service determined by the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
-
Works as an effective team member. Understands the importance of team working in the delivery of high quality care. Demonstrates excellent communication with women, their families and the maternity team.
-
Actively promotes diversity, including race diversity, and maintains an environment where there is equal opportunity and commitment to anti-discriminatory, anti-racist and anti-stereotyping practices.
-
Works with the team to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area.
-
Supports the Midwives and Matron to ensure the service practices within Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles.
-
Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in the work area. The post holder must ensure that he/she works within risk management, occupational health legislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.
Roles and Responsibilities
-
Undertakes specific skills such as checking and ensuring the clinical equipment is ready for use when required in the delivery suite. This follows completion of appropriate training and on instruction from Registered Midwife/Nurse or Clinical Engineering of the Manufacturer of the product.
-
Records service histories and updates equipment service logs. Ensures all equipment undergoes required services either annually or as otherwise agreed/stipulated. Arranges PAC testing of all electrical equipment, maintains a log of this and liaises with clinical engineering.
-
Assists with evaluation of new equipment with clinical engineering and clinical staff.
-
Reports/sends all broken equipment to relevant departments, maintains the equipment log, and follows up on all equipment in repair process to ensure it is back to use or replaced if necessary ASAP.
-
Orders all consumables across Delivery Suite to ensure correct supply, monitors deliveries, and follows up on undelivered items.
-
Maintains stock control of all consumables ensures stock rotation occurs, orders ward and community stocks from NHS supplies and as non-stock items. Maintains stock levels and keeps a non-stock item file for emergencies.
-
Ensures consumables are within expiry date and safe to use.
-
Communicates with the wider multi-disciplinary team and clinical staff regarding orders of supplies and equipment concerns.
-
Receives and delivers information to senior staff in relation to stock management and equipment checks.
-
Spot checks equipment in clinical areas to ensure readiness for use and cleanliness, ensuring appropriate cleaning (green) tags are attached.
-
Ensures all stock/equipment is stored appropriately in accordance with infection control/fire regulations.
-
Proficiently uses the procurement ordering system for clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies.
-
Condemns equipment that is not repairable and completes relevant documentation.
-
Liaises with area leads/managers to escalate any safety issues, maintenance concerns or supply issues.
-
With the support of senior midwives, prepares information for periodic stock level audits.
Teaching and Training
-
Under the supervision of a midwife, assists in the mentorship, support, training and development of junior colleagues.
Planning and Organisational Skills
-
Acts as a completer-finisher; required to work to deadlines and deliver agreed objectives.
-
Responds appropriately to unexpected events in order to maintain service delivery.
Other Responsibilities
-
Aware that the role includes exposure to biohazards and other potentially unpleasant materials, and takes responsibility for protecting themselves and others where appropriate through implementation of measures such as universal precautions and use of employer-supplied protective equipment/materials.
Policies and Procedures
-
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.
-
The post is subject to the policies, practices, procedures and conditions of service determined by the Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working in ordering, stock control and undertaking safety checks on equipment
- Computer literacy
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working in ordering, stock control and undertaking safety checks on equipment
- Computer literacy
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
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.
