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Job summary

Main area
Finance & Procurement
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: 37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri
Hours
Full time
Job ref
164-7900529
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Theatre Supplies Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has an exciting and challenging role within the Theatre Stores Department based at City Hospital.  We require an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department who are committed to providing an excellent logistic service to the City Theatres.

A good level of concentration is required and you need to be physically fit as there is constant booking in of stock, putting stock away and 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 brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying. 

As an integral part of the team you will be required to use the Stores IT system (currently Ingenica) 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  Stores with the delivered stock.  Assisting with audits and rolling stock counts within the stores areas.

The successful candidate must have a flexible approach as there will be a requirement to be able to learn and cross cover other stores teams

Working for our organisation

Theatre Stores are part of the Procurement and Supplies at Nottingham University Hospitals, providing an efficient logistics service to a range of areas 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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.

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.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • English language GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office

Experience

Essential criteria
  • knowledge of stock management systems
  • working with a pc based stock control purchasing system
  • knowledge/experience of the process of stock taking including date checks
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the Trusts Ingenica stock control system

communication and relationship

Essential criteria
  • to be able to communicate with providers and users of theatres service
  • ability to resolve supplies problems/concerns using tact and diplomacy
  • Recognise own role as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

planning and organisation

Essential criteria
  • understands the importance of periodic reviews of stock levels and products
  • Plan, prioritise and organise own workload, working on own initiative within set guidelines

physical skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to regularly maneuver equipment/stock with assistance in line with Trust policy
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, walking, bending and collating stock around stores

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care Leaver CovenantNHS Rainbow badgeCareLeaver Covenantadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michael Johnson
Job title
Theatre Stores Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Michael Johnson 0115 9691169 x 71534

Alternative contact Liz Morpeth 0115 9691169 x79980

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