About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 3 Orthopaedic Kit Co-ordinator to join our team at Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot.
Heatherwood Hospital is a GIRFT-accredited elective hub, offering high-quality care in a modern environment and delivering an excellent patient experience. As part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining a team committed to providing outstanding patient care.
Working within our busy elective and green trauma theatre service, you will be responsible for coordinating orthopaedic surgical kits, managing stock and supporting procurement processes to ensure equipment and consumables are available when needed.
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail. Experience in stores, stock management or procurement is desirable, and knowledge of orthopaedic, plastics or general surgery would be an advantage. Full training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust run a successful, category management led Procurement Department. With challenging departmental targets across a £500 million + turnover, the holder of this post will be responsible for providing the support required to provide a Materials Management service on site to the Theatres Department.
Accountable to the Orthopaedic Team Lead, the post holder will be working within theatre team, having the primary responsibility for coordinating the Orthopaedics, Plastics and General Loan Kit requirements as well as consumables, provide the timely replenishment of daily stock supplies, ordering and locating products within all Theatres and areas of the Hospital site.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Demonstrate good communication skills. Essential
Good IT and communication skills. Good basic education level
Desirable
Previous Health Care Experience Knowledge of Frimley Health EPIC system
Essential Essential
Demonstrates good understanding of role applied for.
Desirable
Shows interest in learning new skills
Desirable Essential
Can demonstrate knowledge and skills required.
Desirable
Experience of working in procurement/inventory management.
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.
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heatherwood Hospital
Brook Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)