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Job overview

The  Community Store Technician will be responsible for ordering, receiving and processing the medical and surgical stores within Children Community Nursing team , 

The post holder will provide a delivery, installation and collection service of community equipment /stock to patients and will Decontaminate, inspect and store equipment following Infection & Protection Policy and Processes

Use a range of effective communication skills with clients, carers, other health care professionals, social services and voluntary organisations to share information. Instruct patients, carers and families on the safe use of equipment. Perform admin tasks to cover for colleagues during annual leave or sickness etc including ORACLE ordering .

This post holder will be based in the children Community nursing Team office and deliver all equipment /stock for Children and Young people and their families to their homes or placements , this role will be a flexible role to ensure deliveries can be delivered  during the working week  as per needs of the families .  Planning  and organising is a key aspect and ensuring the  most effective route when delivering equipment/stock .

Driving is an essential part of this role .

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for ordering Medical/Surgical sundries, as and when is required. Ensuring that items are ordered on the appropriate date. Maintaining adequate stock levels to meet the Community needs. Prioritise orders and deliveries as per community  needs.

Organise the delivery of all stock and equipment to the families homes 

Ensure appropriate storage of all stock within the CCN stock rooms 

Resolve stock issues, including stock deficiency, damaged goods and unclear orders using own initiative

Keep invoices and documentation correctly filed.

Check items on selves/cupboards  are used within strict date rotation. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.