NHS

Theatre Supplies Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationNottingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9164-25-1101?language=en&page=196&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has an exciting and challenging role within Theatre Supplies department based at Qmc, main theatres. We require an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department who are committed to providing an excellent logistic service to the main operating theatres.

      A high level of concentration is required for long periods of time and you need to be physically fit as there is constant picking of stock throughout the day. You will need to be enthusiastic, committed and adaptable to change.

      A positive image of Supplies at NUH Trust should be demonstrated at all times while showing a commitment to support the Trust values and behaviours.

      Main duties of the job

      In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.As an integral part of the team you will be required to use the Theatres Stores IT system (currently Powergate) on a daily basis, scanning consumables for both issue and receipt. You will also have responsibilities for receiving deliveries from suppliers, checking such deliveries and replenishing the Theatres Stores with the delivered stock. Assisting with audits/yearly and rolling stock counts within theatres.The successful candidate must have a flexible approach as there will be a requirement to work across both city and Qmc stores and may also include weekend working on a rota basis within the team - working hours are 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 4pm depending on the staff rota covering deliveries and theatre activity.

      About us

      Theatre Supplies are part of the Procurement and Supplies at Nottingham University Hospitals, providing an efficient logistics service to theatres on both campuses.

      We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organise and prioritise their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative.

      This post will not attract a work permit and therefore applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK.

      With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

      Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

      We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

      Details

      Date posted

      21 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £24,169 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      164-7006041-B

      Job locations

      Queens Medical Centre

      Derby Road

      Nottingham

      NG7 2UH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To work as part of the supplies team and the wider multi-disciplinary team, providing an efficient stock control service within the theatres.

      The post holder will also be responsible for receipt and checking of deliveries, placing stock in correct the location and picking consumables for the theatres on a daily and ad-hoc basis as required.

      To contact suppliers regarding orders or information on alternative products and communicate any issues to the theatre team in a timely manner

      The post holder will be trained in all aspects of their duties and will be expected to carry out their duties adhering to all trust policies and procedures

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To work as part of the supplies team and the wider multi-disciplinary team, providing an efficient stock control service within the theatres.

      The post holder will also be responsible for receipt and checking of deliveries, placing stock in correct the location and picking consumables for the theatres on a daily and ad-hoc basis as required.

      To contact suppliers regarding orders or information on alternative products and communicate any issues to the theatre team in a timely manner

      The post holder will be trained in all aspects of their duties and will be expected to carry out their duties adhering to all trust policies and procedures

      Person Specification

      Training and Qualifications

      Essential

      • Educated to minimum GCSE level (English and Maths) or can demonstrate the ability to work at that level
      • good knowledge of MS office and Excel

      Desirable

      • experience in stock control/picking stock orders

      Experience

      Essential

      • good communication skills
      • Excellent Customer service skills
      • knowledge of stock management systems

      Desirable

      • experience in stock counts
      • experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items

      communication and relationship skills

      Essential

      • ability to prioritise workload
      • Good team working

      Desirable

      • experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy

      planning and organisation skills

      Essential

      • awareness of the need to be flexible in working patterns and practices
      • understands the needs for regular stock counts and the reviewing of stock levels within the department

      physical skills

      Essential

      • ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy

      Desirable

      • experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock
      Person Specification

      Training and Qualifications

      Essential

      • Educated to minimum GCSE level (English and Maths) or can demonstrate the ability to work at that level
      • good knowledge of MS office and Excel

      Desirable

      • experience in stock control/picking stock orders

      Experience

      Essential

      • good communication skills
      • Excellent Customer service skills
      • knowledge of stock management systems

      Desirable

      • experience in stock counts
      • experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items

      communication and relationship skills

      Essential

      • ability to prioritise workload
      • Good team working

      Desirable

      • experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy

      planning and organisation skills

      Essential

      • awareness of the need to be flexible in working patterns and practices
      • understands the needs for regular stock counts and the reviewing of stock levels within the department

      physical skills

      Essential

      • ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy

      Desirable

      • experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock

      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

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

      Address

      Queens Medical Centre

      Derby Road

      Nottingham

      NG7 2UH


      Employer's website

      https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

      Address

      Queens Medical Centre

      Derby Road

      Nottingham

      NG7 2UH


      Employer's website

      https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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