Band 2 Theatre Stores Support Worker

This is a physically demanding role which involves moving packages / boxes of varying size and weight to racking within the theatre store. Reporting to your Line Manager you will be expected to maintain a practical knowledge of the delivery routes around the theatres to meet user requirements. Recognising when stock levels are low and taking appropriate action is an important part of this role to ensure the Theatres continue to operate without disruption. Over time you will develop working knowledge of standard materials management practices governing different kinds of stock. The theatre stores also house the sterile sets required for operating procedures, trucks arrive at set times and will require unloading and placing on the relevant shelves in a timely manner. You will also be expected to provide assistance to the theatre staff and company representatives as required., Participate in the bagging and packing of used instrumentation for dispatch to Synergy Health Care using the appropriate procedure in accordance with Theatre Guidelines and Trust Policy. Unpacking of the theatre stores and transferring to the appropriate theatre suite under the guidance of the Materials Manager. Maintains excellent communication and working relationships with all members of the surgical team. Dispose of clinical waste in accordance with Theatre Guidelines and Trust Policy. Be responsible for ensuring that all Theatre Support equipment used in patient care is cleaned and stored appropriately. Train other theatre staff as appropriate. Responsible for answering the telephone and communicating appropriate messages. Responsible for assisting in maintaining the security of the department., The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Theatres Stores are transferred to each theatre suite & put on the shelves. The individual works under the direction of the Materials Manager, packs and bags all theatre instrumentation for dispatch to Synergy Health Care as well as unloads the clean packs on arrival in the Trust, inspecting the outer wrapping before putting it away on the shelves., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Previous experience of working in a stores environment is desirable but not essential as training will be given. You will be required to have computer skills.,

• Basic education or equivalent life skills
• Excellent spoken and written English skills, Working in a hospital facilities environment, Proven ability to work unsupervised
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
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Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.