Stores Assistant

Closing Date 5th November 2019

Reference SA/19/10

Kingsbridge Healthcare Group are currently seeking to fill the role of Stores Assistant within the Stores department. The successful candidate will be based at Kingsbridge Private Hospital but may be required to travel to other Company locations as and when required.

Location	Kingsbridge Private Hospital, 811-815 Lisburn Road
Salary	Please direct salary enquiries to recruitment@kingsbridgehg.com
Department	Stores
Contract	Full time, Permanent
Hours	37.5 per week, 12pm – 8pm, Monday-Friday
Responsible to	Procurement and Stores Supervisor
Accountable to	Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary

This role is based in Kingsbridge Private Hospital, however due to the multi-site locations within the Group, you may have to transfer or deliver stock and/or equipment between sites. The Stores Assistant will be the key point of contact for Goods receipt & despatch, stock, and replenishment.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily running of Kingsbridge stores. You will help create and adhere to efficient processes to manage the receipt, location, and distribution of all goods delivered to Kingsbridge. Reporting of any shortages or damages in a timely manner to the Procurement team to be dealt with. Stores to be kept tidy.
Undertake replenishment and/or re-ordering of basic stores items as agreed by the Procurement team. The Stores Assistant will be responsible for the replenishment of stock at store level and provide support services to the clinical staff ensuring that items are accessible to them. They should liaise constantly with the Procurement team with regards to stock levels, re-order and any delivery discrepancies.
Undertake FMD scanning of pharmacy items & distribution of same. Reporting of any shortages or damages in a timely manner to the Procurement team to be dealt with.
Management of all Loan Equipment ordered in by the Procurement team. Follow an efficient process to ensure that loan equipment is in the hospital on the days required for use and that it is picked up and returned in a timely manner to the supplier.
Remove clinical waste and any other rubbish from the dirty utility rooms at Theatre 1 & 2 throughout the day. Clear theatre corridor.
In conjunction with the Procurement team, organise and participate in the Group stocktakes.
Assist with activities relating to the statutory compliance and regulation of the building.
Porter duties to include moving furniture and medical equipment safely.

Communication & Relationships Skills:

Communicate effectively with procurement, clinical & admin staff. Be accessible and open to requests by clinical staff for support.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

Responsible for following and adhering to policies specific to Procurement and Stores.
Identify areas for improvement and liaise with line manager regarding how things could be managed differently/better.

Responsibility for Information Resources

Ensure the efficient running of the business by undertaking any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.

Person Specification:

Factor	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	5 GCSE grades A-C including Maths and English or equivalent. Full clean driver’s License
Experience	A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role.	Previous experience in private healthcare.
Personal Attributes	Motivated and enthusiastic Commitment to ongoing development Willingness to provide flexible cover as and when required Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative