Cardiopulmonary Inventory Specialist, WRH inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023
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The post holder will be responsible for the inventory management of regularly used consumables within Cardiopulmonary clinical areas ensuring Cardiology and Respiratory stock levels are managed and maintained in an efficient and cost effective manner in line with agreed procedures and processes via department policy. To provide admin support to the Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring/Pacemaker service by contacting patients to optimize clinic lists via: booking appointments, answering appointment queries and capturing information about patients lost to follow up and DNA analysis. Making phone calls to remote monitoring pacemaker patients to ensure regular device downloads are made and re-connect signal where device monitoring has been lost. Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt and ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner and in its correct storage area. Maintain regular contact with Finance for monthly stock updates and annual external Auditors. Work unsupervised, using own initiative in clinical areas adhering to published and inferred standards, policies and procedures. The post holder will prioritise their own workload under supervision of registered and/or responsible staff and understand the boundaries of their practice
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) Cardiopulmonary team toimplement and deliver inventory management solutions alongside providing additional administrative support for the departments clinical teams. This new position has the potential to unlock savings, improve patient care, and create greater supply chain resilience throughactive engagement in inventory management, financial reporting and advanced clerical roles within both Cardiology and Respiratory physiology services. The post holder will be trusted to provide consistently outstanding performance and exemplary service as part of the WAHT's ongoing commitment to the Cardiopulmonary services of the regions patient's.
Implement and manage inventory at department level, acting as a primary point of contact and attending ward department meetings when required
To provide expert advice on usage trends, stock levels, product range and stock management procedures to clinical/department managers with close working relationships to the procurement team across the Trust
To review and resolve all discrepancies concerning stock by liaising with clinicians, customers and external suppliers as appropriate. To advise on appropriate action for uplifts and return policies and to implement as necessary
Analysis of virtual and face to face clinic slots/physiologist time to maximize availability
Calling patients prior to appointments to ensure reduced DNA % and increased clinic availability
Contacting patients whose remote monitors are disconnected with explanation and advice on how to connect to the transmitter
To be responsible for the successful management of the relationship between clinical and non-clinical staff within departments through regular meetings and contact with managers to identify and resolve stock issues
Communicate regularly with department staff specific to both Cardiology and Respiratory consumables and stock levels
Maintain strong links with industry and companies associated with Cardiopulmonary stock
The post holder will be responsible for the inventory management of regularly used consumables within Cardiopulmonary clinical areas ensuring Cardiology and Respiratory stock levels are managed and maintained in an efficient and cost effective manner in line with agreed procedures and processes via department policy. To provide admin support to the Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring/Pacemaker service by contacting patients to optimize clinic lists via: booking appointments, answering appointment queries and capturing information about patients lost to follow up and DNA analysis. Making phone calls to remote monitoring pacemaker patients to ensure regular device downloads are made and re-connect signal where device monitoring has been lost. Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt and ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner and in its correct storage area. Maintain regular contact with Finance for monthly stock updates and annual external Auditors. Work unsupervised, using own initiative in clinical areas adhering to published and inferred standards, policies and procedures. The post holder will prioritise their own workload under supervision of registered and/or responsible staff and understand the boundaries of their practice
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) Cardiopulmonary team toimplement and deliver inventory management solutions alongside providing additional administrative support for the departments clinical teams. This new position has the potential to unlock savings, improve patient care, and create greater supply chain resilience throughactive engagement in inventory management, financial reporting and advanced clerical roles within both Cardiology and Respiratory physiology services. The post holder will be trusted to provide consistently outstanding performance and exemplary service as part of the WAHT's ongoing commitment to the Cardiopulmonary services of the regions patient's.
Implement and manage inventory at department level, acting as a primary point of contact and attending ward department meetings when required
To provide expert advice on usage trends, stock levels, product range and stock management procedures to clinical/department managers with close working relationships to the procurement team across the Trust
To review and resolve all discrepancies concerning stock by liaising with clinicians, customers and external suppliers as appropriate. To advise on appropriate action for uplifts and return policies and to implement as necessary
Analysis of virtual and face to face clinic slots/physiologist time to maximize availability
Calling patients prior to appointments to ensure reduced DNA % and increased clinic availability
Contacting patients whose remote monitors are disconnected with explanation and advice on how to connect to the transmitter
To be responsible for the successful management of the relationship between clinical and non-clinical staff within departments through regular meetings and contact with managers to identify and resolve stock issues
Communicate regularly with department staff specific to both Cardiology and Respiratory consumables and stock levels
Maintain strong links with industry and companies associated with Cardiopulmonary stock
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