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Job summary

Main area
Procurement and Supplychain
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-7006041-B
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£24,169 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Theatre Supplies Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • experience in stock control/picking stock orders

Experience

Essential criteria
  • good communication skills
  • Excellent Customer service skills
  • knowledge of stock management systems
Desirable criteria
  • experience in stock counts
  • experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items

communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • ability to prioritise workload
  • Good team working
Desirable criteria
  • experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy

planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy
Desirable criteria
  • experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dawn Walker
Job title
Theatre Stores Manager Qmc
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 9249924
Additional information

ext 80112

Any informal visits welcome, please contact on the ext above

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