Theatre Stores Manager | Spire Dunedin, Reading | Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced healthcare logistics professional ready to take the next step in your career?
We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated leader to oversee the integration and smooth running of both theatre and general hospital stores. You’ll be instrumental in creating a unified, efficient service that supports clinical teams and enhances patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast paced private hospital environment, leading a team that plays a vital role in the hospital’s supply chain.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure availability of required kits, prostheses, and consumables to support scheduled theatre cases
2. Collaborate with theatre and main hospital stores to build a unified, cross-covering team
3. Develop strong relationships with suppliers to mitigate kit constraints and improve supply reliability
4. Work closely with clinical areas (. wards, theatres, endoscopy, pre-assessment) to maintain stock levels
5. Attend weekly theatre planning meetings to ensure all necessary items are in place
6. Contribute to the development of hospital-wide supply chain and stock management strategies
7. Lead improvement projects focused on cost efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness
8. Oversee supplier performance, stock rotation, audits, and reporting systems
9. Support and lead the stores team to meet service objectives and maintain high standards
10. Conduct and manage routine stock takes and implement changes to reduce waste
11. Undertake any other duties as required, in line with the role
Who we're looking for:
Essential Criteria:
12. Experience in capacity management within a hospital or clinical support service
13. Familiarity with hospital supply chain systems and processes
14. Leadership experience in a logistics or stores environment
15. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in healthcare supply chain
16. Proven experience in a healthcare setting or a customer-focused organisation
17. Strong operational and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively
18. Demonstrable experience in procurement and stock management
19. Ability to prioritise workload and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
20. Confident working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and resolve challenges
21. Willingness to take ownership and deliver practical solutions
22. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
23. Creative and agile thinker, able to respond quickly to changing demands
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
24. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
25. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
26. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
27. Free Bupa wellness screening
28. Private medical insurance
29. Life assurance
30. A supportive working environment
31. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
32. Driving clinical excellence
33. Doing the right thing
34. Caring is our passion
35. Keeping it simple
36. Delivering on our promises
37. Succeeding and celebrating together
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for improving hospital efficient and patient care, I would love to hear from you.