Nutrition & Procurement Co-ordinator

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 needsEnsures 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 jobResponsible 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 receivedAssist 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 adequateAbout usHere 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 responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description which has been uploaded to this advertisement, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.Person SpecificationQualificationsGCSE in English & Maths or equivalentStrong numerical and budgeting abilitiesExperienceExperience of working in a multidisciplinary teamKnowledge of palliative care or relevant experienceKnowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets, and improvements initiativesExperience of previous stock management dutiesExperience of working in a palliative care settingExperience of working with patients with a life limiting illness and end of life care.Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practicesOtherA legal right to work in the UK.A willingness to the undergo the relevant Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check to work.Skills and Personal AttributesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility 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 skillsAbility to respond to changes in patient conditionsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team.Self- motivated and confident approachProven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operationsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr