Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Stores & Procurement Officer within the Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology (SMART) Services. The services are based at the SMART Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh. The SMART Centre provides highly specialised clinical rehabilitation technology services across the southeast of Scotland. While the post is primarily based at the SMART Centre, the post holder will also be required to work at other NHS Lothian sites.
The post holder may be based within Orthotics or Assistive Technology stores teams but may also be required to assist in the Prosthetics Workshops. The role involves maintaining a safe working environment for all colleagues using the stores areas and supporting the achievement of targets and objectives to enhance the patient journey.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a safe working environment for colleagues in stores areas.
* Support the achievement of targets and objectives to enhance the patient journey.
* Work within Orthotics or Assistive Technology stores teams and may assist in the Prosthetics Workshops as required.
* Follow the service’s standard operating procedures and NHS Lothian policies and procedures, including all Health & Safety requirements.
Qualifications and experience
* Current or previous training in a stores or warehouse setting.
* Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Good communication skills for effective collaboration across different teams.
Additional information
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information contact: Amy Alcorn, Orthotics Team Lead, 0131 537 9177 (option 2). Hamish Liddell, Rehabilitation Engineering Workshop Manager.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this and your responsibilities can be found in the vacancy information.
This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If you are not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before you can begin in post.
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity in the workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
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