Store Co-Ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for clinical, technical and admin colleagues with regard to spares and stock, resolving any issues and report any serious concerns to the Wheelchair Repair Team Lead in a timely manner.
• Using knowledge of wheelchairs within services range, allocate required spare parts to technical colleagues to enable completion of repairs, updating records as required.
• Encourage refurbishment parts by liaising with colleagues to ensure task is completed.
• Act as cover for Admin Assistants during unexpected periods of leave, including liaising with patients, clinical and technical colleagues, using the asset database to raise job requests.
• Act as cover for the Delivery Driver (including assisting with scrap runs) during periods of absence, including the deliver and handover of basic wheelchair equipment.
• Assist Field Engineers/Wheelchair Repair Team Lead by completing basic wheelchair repairs in the community when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a stock management / control environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with Wheelchairs
• Working in an NHS setting

Skills

Essential

• Good organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to undertake necessary training to keep up to date with equipment
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite
• Able to work to manufacturer instruction
• Able to operate necessary tools
• Able to drive

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of a variety of wheelchairs

Other

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in English Language.
• A good level of physical fitness and dexterity sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate with a variety of healthcare professionals
• Good written and verbal communication and reasoning skills
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Previous experience of resolving difficult situations

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Presentable appearance.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Red House Central Equipment Stores

160 Hellesdon Park Road

Norwich

NR6 5DR

Employer's website

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