Stores Health Care Assistant

Royal Sussex County Hospital - Imaging Department

The purpose of this role is to support Interventional Radiology teams with the management of stock and ordering for theatres. This role will be responsible for the ordering, receipt and stock management of the supplies for both General and Neuro Interventional Radiology.

Reviewing and maintaining stock
Reporting low stock or over-stocking
Raising orders to replenish supplies using our Trust's supplies ordering computer systems
Assist rational materials management
Keep storage areas organised and tidy to avoid unnecessary waste
Liaise with clinical staff regarding specialist orders
Liaise with companies regarding stock issues e.g. limited supplies, delays in orders. Then report to the relevant clinical teams
To actively and safely participate as a member of the nursing team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the department.

Stores Health Care Assistant – Band 3

Full Time 37.5 hrs/wk between the hours of 08:30 to 17:00.

The opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 3 HCA to join our friendly team in the General and Neuro Interventional Radiology Department in Imaging.

The purpose of this role is to support Interventional Radiology teams with the management of stock and ordering for theatres. This role will be responsible for the ordering, receipt and stock management of the supplies for both General and Neuro Interventional Radiology.

Previous experience in a Radiology Department is desirable but not essential.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

• To ensure effective communication with nurses, doctors, radiographers on site as well as to other departments
• To order stock items and assist rational materials management
• Reviewing and maintaining stock
• Reporting low stock or over stocking
• Raising orders to replenish supplies using our Trust's supplies ordering computer systems
• Keep storage areas organised and tidy to avoid unnecessary waste
• Liaise with clinical staff regarding specialist orders
• To record data and take part in audits as required.
• Be responsible for keeping the clinical areas fully supplied with necessary equipment. Order stock items as identified.
• Undertake clerical and reception duties when necessary.
• Liaise with clinical staff regarding stock
• Liaise with companies regarding stock issues e.g. limited supplies, delays in orders. Then report to the relevant clinical teams
• To have an interest in self development and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge in a variety of ways such as study days
• Knowledge of Trust Policies relating to post
• Contribute to the identification of areas for change and development.
• To assist Inpatient and Day Case patients and radiologists during procedures by ensuring necessary stock is available
• Support the team to correctly identify and prepare patients for the range of invasive procedures

For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.