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Due to expansion of theatre and minor operation department, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our stores team within the Operating Department of Forth Valley Royal Hospital,
The role will entail day to day oversight of the Stores and the team of staff, to ensure appropriate stock levels for all surgical and anaesthetic requirements. Frequent use of computer systems to aid ordering, stock control and forward planning. There is no budgetary responsibility, this will be supported by line manager and operational manager, but you will be required to order appropriate goods available or not available via National Procurement by using all relevant NHS contracts and or recommended suppliers.
The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent communication skills across a variety of media, be required to produce verbal and written reports for stock inventory, using Forth Valley ordering systems.
A minimum of SVQ III or equivalent gained through a combination of experience, knowledge and on the job training or completion of short courses.
Knowledge of NHS Forth Valley’s Purchasing procedures is preferable but experience of a large public sector organisation would be considered.
Team structure is in section 7 of the Job Description
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.