Theatre Supplies Assistant
The closing date is 23 April 2026.
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.
About us
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.
Job 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.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
* English language GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent
* Good working knowledge of MS Office
Experience
* 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
* Knowledge of the Trusts Ingenica stock control system
Communication and relationship
* 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
* Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Planning and organisation
* 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
* 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
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 name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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