Nutrition & Procurement Co-ordinator
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Job summary
To work on the in-patient unit (IPU) atWoking and Sam Beare Hospice (WSBH)
To workunder the direction of the IPU manager, Nurse in Charge and as part of amulti-disciplinary team to support patients with all their nutritional needs
Ensures adequatemonitoring of ward consumable stock and rotation of ward consumables.
Responsiblein monitoring and maintaining medication supplies to support safe and effectivepatient care.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for supporting patientsnutritional needs by assisting them with meal choices and serving meals in linewith their dietary requirements.
Report anyobservations/changes to a patients nutritional needs to the Nurse in charge.
To beskilled in communication with patients and staff.
To developand maintain effective relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.
To support thedevelopment and implementation of care pathways and patient information.
Develop anautonomous approach within professional practice.
To be aware of theprinciples of infection control in line with Hospice Policy ensuring highstandards of practice in self and others to promote a safe environment forpatient care.
To be responsiblefor own professional actions guided by national, local and organisationalpolicies, protocols, and guidance.
Assist in theprovision of safe, high-quality nutritional care.
Maintain accuraterecords of ward consumable stock orders and supplies received
Assist in theordering of ward stock medicines and clinical consumables in line with hospicepolicies and national medicines management standards.
Maintain accuratestock records using manual and electronic systems to ensure traceability andminimise waste.
Monitoring appropriate temperature monitoring of theclinical room, medication fridge and fridges in the relative room.
Work collaboratively with the Inpatient Unit Manager toensure effective stock control are adequate
About us
Here at the hospice, we pride ourselveson giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their familiesthrough some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in theirown homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity-based service specialises inpalliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limitingillnesses who live in the North-West Surrey area.
We maintain such high standards bydelivering exceptional, holistic, and high-quality care to our patients andtheir families. Additionally, we provide an environment that is clean, warm,and homely, ensuring that everyone who comes through our services feels safe,comfortable, and welcomed.
In addition to the wonderfulenvironment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our educationteam support excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts.Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professionalskills through courses and university modules.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which has been uploaded to this advertisement, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which has been uploaded to this advertisement, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Address
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
Employer's website
To work on the in-patient unit (IPU) atWoking and Sam Beare Hospice (WSBH)
To workunder the direction of the IPU manager, Nurse in Charge and as part of amulti-disciplinary team to support patients with all their nutritional needs
Ensures adequatemonitoring of ward consumable stock and rotation of ward consumables.
Responsiblein monitoring and maintaining medication supplies to support safe and effectivepatient care.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for supporting patientsnutritional needs by assisting them with meal choices and serving meals in linewith their dietary requirements.
Report anyobservations/changes to a patients nutritional needs to the Nurse in charge.
To beskilled in communication with patients and staff.
To developand maintain effective relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.
To support thedevelopment and implementation of care pathways and patient information.
Develop anautonomous approach within professional practice.
To be aware of theprinciples of infection control in line with Hospice Policy ensuring highstandards of practice in self and others to promote a safe environment forpatient care.
To be responsiblefor own professional actions guided by national, local and organisationalpolicies, protocols, and guidance.
Assist in theprovision of safe, high-quality nutritional care.
Maintain accuraterecords of ward consumable stock orders and supplies received
Assist in theordering of ward stock medicines and clinical consumables in line with hospicepolicies and national medicines management standards.
Maintain accuratestock records using manual and electronic systems to ensure traceability andminimise waste.
Monitoring appropriate temperature monitoring of theclinical room, medication fridge and fridges in the relative room.
Work collaboratively with the Inpatient Unit Manager toensure effective stock control are adequate
About us
Here at the hospice, we pride ourselveson giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their familiesthrough some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in theirown homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity-based service specialises inpalliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limitingillnesses who live in the North-West Surrey area.
We maintain such high standards bydelivering exceptional, holistic, and high-quality care to our patients andtheir families. Additionally, we provide an environment that is clean, warm,and homely, ensuring that everyone who comes through our services feels safe,comfortable, and welcomed.
In addition to the wonderfulenvironment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our educationteam support excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts.Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professionalskills through courses and university modules.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which has been uploaded to this advertisement, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which has been uploaded to this advertisement, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English & Maths or equivalent
- Strong numerical and budgeting abilities
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of palliative care or relevant experience
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets, and improvements initiatives
- Experience of previous stock management duties
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
- Experience of working with patients with a life limiting illness and end of life care.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices
Essential
- A legal right to work in the UK.
- A willingness to the undergo the relevant Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check to work.
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Physically fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role. Form and maintain professional working relationships.
- Calm, organised, approachable, enthusiastic, and punctual.
- Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages.
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Ability to respond to changes in patient conditions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Self- motivated and confident approach
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English & Maths or equivalent
- Strong numerical and budgeting abilities
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of palliative care or relevant experience
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets, and improvements initiatives
- Experience of previous stock management duties
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
- Experience of working with patients with a life limiting illness and end of life care.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices
Essential
- A legal right to work in the UK.
- A willingness to the undergo the relevant Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check to work.
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Physically fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role. Form and maintain professional working relationships.
- Calm, organised, approachable, enthusiastic, and punctual.
- Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages.
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Ability to respond to changes in patient conditions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Self- motivated and confident approach
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Address
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
Employer's website
JOB SUMMARY
Nutrition & Procurement Co-ordinator
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Woking
6 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Nutrition & Procurement Co-ordinator