Assistant Purchasing Officer and Receptionist-Clinical Physics and Bioengineering

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role in Medical Equipment Management. Responsibilities include purchasing, stores, and reception services. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and customer service skills. Training provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive NHS pension scheme

Annual leave of 27 days plus 8 public holidays

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 6.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and stores, ordering parts, stock taking.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Willingness to Learn

Education

SCQF Level 6

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Thursday (8am to 4pm) and Friday (8am to 3.30pm). Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Medical equipment is crucial for diagnosis and treatment in hospitals. Our Medical Equipment Management service, comprising highly trained clinical engineer technologists, manages the full lifecycle of over 55,000 medical devices across ten hospital sites, completing over 50,000 jobs annually.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide purchasing, stores, and reception services for our Medical Equipment Management teams at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children. This is a permanent contract for 14.5 hours, with 7.5 hours on Thursday and 7 hours on Friday. Responsibilities include managing reception and stores, ordering parts, stock taking, booking goods and equipment, organizing uplifts, and serving as the first point of contact for visitors. Training will be provided on our management and procurement systems.

Interested?

We value candidates passionate about excellent customer service and helping others. Ideal qualities include:

• Educated to SCQF Level 6
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• A willingness to learn

Benefits

• Comprehensive NHS pension scheme
• Annual leave of 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• NHS discounts and more

Work hours are Thursday (8am-4pm) and Friday (8am-3.30pm).

If interested, please contact Andy Barnes (Technical Manager) at [e-mail] for more information. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Due to high response levels, the position may close early. We encourage immediate application completion once you start the process.

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