Job Description

The Supply & Distribution department based at Rainham provides medical equipment and consumables to front line operations.



In this role you will be working as part of the Supply & Distribution team packing bags and pouches containing medical equipment and consumables for use by front line staff responding to emergency calls.



You will be based in the newly established packing unit working alongside the warehouse team to ensure the continued supply of bags and pouches for the treatment of patients.



The main duties for this role are to provide fully stocked in date bags and pouches for the treatment of patients maintaining accurate records to provide traceability.



Successful candidates will be focused and be able to work as part of a team.



You will need to be able to work accurately and concentrate for extended periods of time whilst packing using the packing app.



Experience of stock management would be beneficial as you will be required to manage the stock on your packing station.



Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:



Our care - delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.

Our organisation - being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.

Our London - using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.



To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.



The Medical Consumables Packing Operative will be responsible for preparing consumables bags and pouches to a standard load list for use by frontline staff in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures and to work as part of the Logistics Team to ensure a consistent and reliable supply to Operations.



The post holder will report directly to the Warehouse Team Leaders but is also required to liaise with Make Ready managers with regards to availability and management of bags and pouches.



The post holder will be responsible for introducing new bags and pouches across the Trust, and accounting for it on an asset management system then maintaining, servicing and accounting for it during its lifespan within the Trust.



Promote safe and cost-effective use of medical consumables and equipment by conforming to the Trust Policies and Procedures.



To support the implementation and maintenance of any changes to the bags and pouches and processes across the Trust.



To manage the end-to-end process of the storage and supply of bags and pouches Trustwide.



To assist and supervise with the receipt of deliveries from suppliers and the onward supply chain to Trust locations.



To develop systems, policies and procedures related to bags and pouches for the Quality Management System.



To work with the Warehouse Team Leaders to ensure the Asset Management System is up to date and reviewed.