Job summary
The Inventory management officer has responsibility for tracking the usage of high value devices, including the receipt of new devices and their subsequent use during patient care.
This is based in the main hospital site and involves use of a hand scanner and keyboard input and requires the post holder to make use of various reports to maximise data quality and completeness.
Main duties of the job
This role is embedded within a clinical service, but also involves regular interaction with the Commercial Analytics team. The information that this role produces is used by the Commercial Analytics team for planning and reporting purposes, and helps to reduce waste and ensure appropriate funding.
*Please be advised that interviews for this vacancy will take place during the 8th and 9th January 2025*
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Capturing accurate data on the receipt of new devices into stock, and their subsequent use in clinical care.
- Communicating and recording other events, such as the loss of stock via wastage and where stock is at the risk of reaching its expiry date.
- Assisting the clinical teams with enquiries around device stock and usage, and providing them with device-related support.
- Preparing reports and analysis based on device related data.
- The role holder may also be requested to perform other duties as required in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Capturing accurate data on the receipt of new devices into stock, and their subsequent use in clinical care.
- Communicating and recording other events, such as the loss of stock via wastage and where stock is at the risk of reaching its expiry date.
- Assisting the clinical teams with enquiries around device stock and usage, and providing them with device-related support.
- Preparing reports and analysis based on device related data.
- The role holder may also be requested to perform other duties as required in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
