Logistics Operative (RHH theatres)NHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Logistics Operative to join the Theatre Supplies and Logistics Team based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to work. Experience of working within a team environment is essential, and experience in the handling and control of sterile equipment would be advantageous.

Applicants should be effective team players with the ability to work independently and use their initiative to resolve day-to-day operational issues. A proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy healthcare environment are key requirements for this role.

Applicants must be capable of undertaking manual handling duties, including regular lifting and moving of sterile equipment,as well as the manoeuvring of heavy trolleys throughout the hospital.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Theatre Logistics team, providing a delivery and collection service for used contaminated surgical equipment and instrumentation, ensuring its timely transfer to and return from an off-site decontamination facility in accordance with agreed schedules and service standards
• To provide a storekeeping service ensuring stock rotation in all User areas.
• To ensure all storage areas are maintained in line with cleaning schedules and infection control advice
• To undertake regular manual handling activities, including the lifting, moving, loading, and unloading of stock, equipment, and medical consumables, and the safe manoeuvring of heavy supply and instrument trolleys throughout the hospital site.

ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT

To provide a delivery and collection service of contaminated and sterilised medical equipment to Theatres, Wards and Departments.

Job description

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Supplies and Logistics department provides procurement and supply chain services to Theatres within STH.