• Job Description

  Req#: C9234-26-0233?language=en&page=188&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Directorate of Theatres and Anaesthesia covers a Theatre Complex comprising of 29 theatres, 3 procedure rooms with PACU (Post Anaesthetic Care Unit) areas alongside a Day Procedure Unit that comprises of surgical and anaesthetic pre-assessment, same day admission unit and wards areas.

  Our aim is to put patients first in an area of high quality care whilst upholding the NNUH PRIDE Values. Alongside the nursing and medical teams, the administration team are integral in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the unit with the support of their wider team.

  Main duties of the job

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the busy Theatre Complex and undertake the role of Theatre Complex and Consumables Administrator.

  The post holders will work collaboratively with a wide multidisciplinary team including the operational manager and clinical leaders to ensure coordination of all direct activity.

  The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Consumable and Materials Management team, also providing support to the clinical leader team, administrative support to the department and deputizing in the absence of the Admin Manager - Theatre Materials Management. The post holder will also line manage the departments Consumable and Materials Management Team.

  This is ideally suited to someone who is experienced and highly organised to develop their current skills, whilst gaining in depth knowledge of the NHS procurement and administrative procedures.

  To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

  About us

  Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

  The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

  We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

  We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

  Details

  Date posted

  20 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  234-25-A2241

  Job locations

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Norwich

  NR4 7UY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To deputise for the Senior Administrator, covering their absence / workload as required.
  • To provide administrative support and line management to the Consumables and Materials management team, including being a key point of contact for the department with third party companies and other trust departments.
  • To effectively deal with enquiries, either in person, on the telephone, or written, using initiative to take action or redirect queries as appropriate.
  • Using judgement skills to effectively prioritise own workload, according to the changing needs of the department. To demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
  • To provide a comprehensive administrative service to the theatre Clinical Leaders and Matrons where requested.
  • To ensure effective liaison, both verbal and written, between other departments and directorates.
  • To distribute key information to the department as appropriate.
  • To be the primary point of contact for ad-hoc ordering of consumables for the department, as well as the chasing of existing orders.
  • To be the primary point of contact for ad-hoc ordering of consumables for the department, as well as the chasing of existing orders.
  • To process and engage with requests from clinical teams for alterations to our existing catalogue, including but not limited to minimum/maximum figures.

  Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

  Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

  Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To deputise for the Senior Administrator, covering their absence / workload as required.
  • To provide administrative support and line management to the Consumables and Materials management team, including being a key point of contact for the department with third party companies and other trust departments.
  • To effectively deal with enquiries, either in person, on the telephone, or written, using initiative to take action or redirect queries as appropriate.
  • Using judgement skills to effectively prioritise own workload, according to the changing needs of the department. To demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
  • To provide a comprehensive administrative service to the theatre Clinical Leaders and Matrons where requested.
  • To ensure effective liaison, both verbal and written, between other departments and directorates.
  • To distribute key information to the department as appropriate.
  • To be the primary point of contact for ad-hoc ordering of consumables for the department, as well as the chasing of existing orders.
  • To be the primary point of contact for ad-hoc ordering of consumables for the department, as well as the chasing of existing orders.
  • To process and engage with requests from clinical teams for alterations to our existing catalogue, including but not limited to minimum/maximum figures.

  Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

  Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

  Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to a Level 2 standard of education or equivalent experience include Maths and English

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant NHS Administrative experience or extensive general administrative experience
  • Significant experience of working in a stores/stock control environment

  Desirable

  • Previous line management experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and problem-solve effectively

  Attitude, aptitude

  Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to a Level 2 standard of education or equivalent experience include Maths and English

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant NHS Administrative experience or extensive general administrative experience
  • Significant experience of working in a stores/stock control environment

  Desirable

  • Previous line management experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and problem-solve effectively

  Attitude, aptitude

  Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Address

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Norwich

  NR4 7UY

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Address

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Norwich

  NR4 7UY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nnuh.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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