Ward Assistant

We wish to appoint an experienced and highly organised Ward Assistant to provide Administration duties to the Neonatal Unit the post holder will be required to provide excellent communication/customer service skills/digital skills.
As the Ward Assistant on the Neonatal Unit NMGH you will be responsible for the collating, validation of data to be submitted for reports for the management teams and their meetings. Support the housekeeping team with procurement and environmental processes., The post holder will assist in providing support to the Neonatal Unit regarding stock levels and environmental issues. They will work closely with nursing, medical, and administrative colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the Neonatal Unit. An essential key part of this role will be data collation and management on the HIVE/Badgernet systems, this is to include collating and providing data as required at Local Neonatal Unit level for adhoc and scheduled reporting required by the Newborn Service Division, Managed Clinical Service.
This potholder will be required to be flexible, possess excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative.
The post holder will be supported to develop existing skills to a higher level., · Ensure all data is entered correctly on the HIVE/Badgernet systems and input any missing data as required.
· Support the process for ordering of stock, ensure stock levels are maintained, assist in the follow up of outstanding orders.
· Assist and liaise with Unit Co-ordinator/Matron regarding changes or new supplies/suppliers.
· Assist in the keeping of accurate records of orders and tracking for 12 months.
· Assist/chase outstanding orders in the absence of the Housekeeper/Unit Assistant.
· Assisting in the unpacking and store, direct to supplier deliveries to the Neonatal Unit.
· Assist/deal with supply enquiries/liaise with supplies dept.
· Assist in resolving delivery/supplies errors.
· Maintain a good link with EBME Department to ensure smooth and efficient return/repair of medical devises creating a process to support this.
· Maintain accurate asset Register of medical devises.
· Ensure medical devises are serviced and maintained accordingly on an account basis.
· Attend ward meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
· Undertake minutes at meetings as requested.

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