Job Description

1. OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES To remain up to date with changing practices and when possible to make use of all training and development opportunities. To maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the clinical team and co-operate with and gain an understanding of the professional role of others. To attend ward/department staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate.



To attend mandatory training as required. To participate in the ward/departments appraisal process as an appraisee. To work independently within all policies and local guidelines. 2.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

Communication & Working Relationships: Daily communications with Ward Manager/Nurse in Charge Regular communications with Estates, Facilities departments, Domestic department and Medical devices team. General responsibilities monitor levels of stock and non-stock supplies Order stock and non-stock supplies on Oracle ensuring ordering is done allowing for delivery Liaise with ward manager regarding changes or new supplies/suppliers Keep accurate records of orders and tracking for 2 years Chase outstanding orders Unpack and store supplies Ensure store/medical devices room is orderly and makes efficient use of space Ensure medical devices are fully serviced, audited and clean at all times Deal with supply enquiries /liaise with supplies department Resolve delivery /supply issues Maintain good link with procurement to ensure resources are used efficiently Be point of contact for all medical devices on the unit Maintain accurate asset Register of medical devices Ensure medical devices are serviced and maintained accordingly on an account basis Be a point of contact for company reps and medical devices agents Maintain a good link with EBME department in order to ensure smooth and efficient return/repair of suitable devices. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work. Paediatric Specific Monitor and maintain daily stock levels of the treatment and drug room.



Daily checklist checked and signed. Ensure overall responsibility of the parents accommodation ensuring: - Bed is changed and made up daily Kitchens are clean and tidy and stock with clean drinking cups and cups with lids. Fresh milk available daily, as well as supplies of tea and coffee. Fridges cleaned and old food disposed of, label present for food labelling.



Microwave clean and fir for purpose. Sluice clean and tidy and linen skip is emptied. Commode cleaned and labelled. Lost property bagged and labelled and placed in store room.



Ensure adequate supply of culture jugs and cups. Ensure store and milk kitchen supplies are fully stocked and stock rotated. Ensure adequate of top up at all times e.g. pathology and stores.



Ensure linen cupboard kept tidy, floor clean, all polythene removed and linen available. Maintain and update parents information board and staff photo board. Answer security buzzer on occasion. Answer telephone as required.



To maintain the process of medical records after discharge in absence of ward clerk. Assist nurse in charge with maintaining ward environment around infection control audit requirements. Maintain Mattress audit.