Cardiology Porter & Supplies Assistant

Job Description

NHS Diagnostic Cardiology Unit (DCU) Assistant – Supplies Assistant

Location: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU

Hours: Full-time - 37.5hrs

Shifts: Monday–Friday (weekend work available) Shift times: 8:00am–4:00pm

Pay: £12.92 ph

Full job description

NHS Diagnostic Cardiology Unit (DCU) Assistant – Supplies Assistant

We're recruiting a Supplies Assistant to join the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit (DCU) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Northern General Hospital.

The Diagnostic Cardiology Unit provides an extensive range of non-invasive, invasive and specialist cardiac investigations to the South Yorkshire region, including ECG, echocardiography, cardiac device follow-up, and cardiac catheter laboratory support.

You'll provide vital support to the Cardiac Supplies Officer and Lead Physiologists in managing departmental supplies, and help support patient flow throughout the department.

This position is offered on a temporary Bank basis through NHS Professionals, providing flexible working and regular shifts.

Benefits of joining NHS Professionals

• Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options

• Access to training and development

• NHS stakeholder pension scheme

• Holiday pay for every shift worked

• 24/7 support and access to the My Bank portal

Key responsibilities

• Issue goods in accordance with agreed procedures, completing appropriate records and documentation

• Maintain stock at required levels and place orders via Web basket, NHS Supply Chain and the Inventory Management System

• Receive, check and put away delivered goods, maintaining accurate daily records

• Prepare and restock supplies for the Cardiac Catheter Labs, device store and EP store rooms

• Prepare packs needed for the device implantation service

• Process used EP catheters and cables for recycling/re-sterilisation

• Transport equipment, consumables, written information and patients safely around the hospital as required

• Assist with stocktaking and the processing/recording of invoices

• Ensure device files are maintained accurately in alphabetical/device-type order

• Maintain dignity and privacy of patients at all times

Essential experience & requirements

• Good general IT skills, with familiarity in Excel in particular

• Experience dealing with supplies/stock desirable

• Ability to carry out physical work, including frequent bending and lifting

• Enhanced DBS check required

About NHS Professionals NHS Professionals manages the largest NHS flexible staff Bank, placing skilled temporary workers across NHS Trusts to support short, medium and long-term workforce needs across England.

Apply today to join a vital frontline support role at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Type: Full-time (Bank/Temporary)

Benefits

Additional leave

Canteen

Employee discount

On-site parking

Sick pay

Experience

• General admin/supplies or stock handling: preferred

• Portering experience preferred

• Good knowledge of IT programs.

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS check (required)

Work Location: In person