Implant Room Technician
Job summary
The role consists of re ordering of complex theatre implants using our stock management system alongside our finance system. This also includes confirming stock is correctly identified from theatre implant forms. This is to include the receipting and booking in of implants received into the stock management system.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the effective management of sterile and non-sterile implants within the theatre environment, ensuring accurate receipt, booking, storage, stock control, and traceability using electronic systems systems. The role supports patient safety and operational efficiency through daily stock monitoring, reconciliation of implant usage records, ordering of stock, and participation in regular stock takes.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for receiving and booking in of sterile and non-sterile implants. To include using the Bluespier system to note any items that have been sent in error or any that are missing and notify the lead of the Implant Room.
- To receipt in goods for other departments within theatres and ensure the correct person receives the order
- To put the implants in their correct location once they have been booked in.
- To cross reference any deliveries with the Oracle book to ensure everything has been receipted in. This would include dealing with other departments within theatre.
- To be responsible for the daily checking of the implant forms against the Bluespier patient event, noting any discrepancies with the implant form and to notify the implant lead/supervisor of any issues that could directly affect stock levels or patient safety.
- Using the Oracle system place orders and update Bluespier with corresponding requisition numbers and order numbers to ensure the items can be booked in correctly
- To help delivery drivers collect and drop off specialised loan sets that are required for surgery. Using own judgment to not let anything be taken unless all paperwork from the companies and us is correct.
- To participate in stock takes which are carried out monthly, reporting back to the implant room lead after each one is carried out.
- Responsible for checking the theatre Implant trollies are stocked up and labelled correctly ready for surgery the next day reporting anything that is missing to the Implant room Lead
- The post holder would be expected to liaise closely with the company reps giving them case times and assistance in stocking and supporting the cases in theatre.
- The post holder would be expected to deal daily with stressful conversations if stock is missing, following processes to find an answer.
- To liaise with other local and nonlocal hospitals in the event that we run out of something that is needed urgently.
- The post holder would need good communication skills and be able to use their own judgement on day to day tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Basic IT and Math Skills
- NVQ in Healthcare
Skills
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication skills. Written, oral and electronic.
Experience
- Experience of working in a clinical area
- Experience of stock management systems
- Worked within a theatre environment with understanding of stock requirements
- Knowledge of Electronic ordering systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robert Jones Agnes Hunt
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/