Medical Services Equipment and Logistics Coordinator

Working with the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Services Equipment and Logistics Coordinator to join our Medical team on a casual basis.

Job Title : Medical Services Equipment and Logistics Coordinator

Department : Professional Rugby

Reports to : Clinical Services Lead

Rate of Pay : £200 per day; estimated 50 days per annum

Location : This role is based at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Travel Requirements : Travel between Allianz Stadium, EFM (Egham), Penny Hill Park (Bagshot) etc

required. Work related travel will be reimbursed.

Working Hours: 7hrs per week

Application Information:

• Please submit a CV and cover letter (no anonymisation required due to the nature of this vacancy - please do NOT

The Role:

We are looking for a Medical Services Equipment and Logistics Coordinator to join our Medical Services Team and to support with the provision of immediate care, other medical equipment, medical consumables and medicines for England representative team training camps, competitions, matches and RFU hosted rugby festivals and events. Supported by the Clinical Services Lead and Medical Services Operations Lead, the post holder will be responsible for organising the required maintenance, servicing, stock taking and ordering of our medical equipment and consumables to ensure that medical minimum standards, clinical governance guidelines and medicine management regulations are adhered to.

The Team:

This role will join the Professional Rugby Department (PRD) Medical Services Team who are led by Medical Services Director and are made up of the Medical Services Clinical Services Lead / England Senior Team Doctor, Medical Services Operations Lead, Medical Research Lead, Anti-Doping and Illicit Drug Programme Manager, Men’s Pathway Team Doctor, Red Roses Team Doctor, Athletic Performance and Medical Services co-ordinator and the contracted medics supporting our representative teams.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Medical operational support for PRD team camps, festivals and events (and some larger RFU-led community events):
• Stock checking, ordering and packing trauma equipment and doctor medication and suture boxes
• Liaising with team and event managers to ensure collection and return of medical equipment from camps and events and returning items to correct storage locations at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
• Updating the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system with any medication usage/wastage when applicable
• Maintaining medical equipment and consumables stock levels and tracking spreadsheets
• Placing equipment orders
• Liaising with the Clinical Services Lead to place medication orders
• Taking receipt of order deliveries, with support from Athletic Performance & Medical Services Team Coordinator
• Organising servicing of medical equipment such as hydraulic plinths, ultrasound machines, Biodex Machine, GameReady units, Alter-G treadmill etc.)
• Liaising with the Allianz Stadium Match Day Player Medical Lead on ensuing the Players Medical Room is fully stocked with medication and equipment needed for matches.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.

Essential

This role requires specialist healthcare knowledge and we believe is best suited to someone with previous professional experience as an Allied Health Care Professional (such as a Nurse, Paramedic, ODP, etc.).

• Strong understanding of clinical governance and medicine management principles
• Ability to physically carry and move medical equipment such as Trauma bags, scoop stretchers, hard Peli cases.
• Full clean drivers licence (will need to drive between storage locations at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, Bagshot, Egham etc).
• Ability to work flexibly across different days of the week if required.
• Ability to work independently and with high levels of autonomy.
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills.
• Effective interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Effective communicator able to confidently deliver clear written and verbal messages.
• Experience of operational delivery with a can-do problem solving attitude
• Proficient in working with Microsoft software packages such as Word, Excel etc.
• Committed to embodying the ethos our culture by using our three core values – Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other – to guide your day-to-day decisions, actions and interactions.
• Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive culture in your role and day to day behaviours.

Additional Information:

• We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com.
• During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.
• If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com or directly to our safeguarding team Safeguarding@rfu.com to use the confidential sensitive application route. This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate.
• This role will require a DBS check.