Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Theatre Supplies Assistant

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North East England
Permanent
Exercise Therapist
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: 2426471


Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has an exciting and challenging role within the Theatre Stores Department working across both campuses. 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 Theatres. The role will involve working Tuesday at City Theatre stores using the Ingenica inventory system and a Wednesday, plus a Saturday and Sunday morning at Qmc Theatre stores using the Procure inventory system.

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 at City Theatres and the new Procure inventory system at Qmc Theatres which is replacing Powergate). On a daily basis you will be scanning consumables for both issues and receipts. 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 is a requirement to use different inventory systems and cross cover other stores teams within Nuh

About us

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.

Details
Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-8255130

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

To work as part of the supplies team, working across both campuses 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

Job description
Job responsibilities

To work as part of the supplies team, working across both campuses 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
  • 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
  • experience in stock control/picking stock orders
Experience
Essential
  • good communication skills
  • Excellent Customer service skills
  • knowledge of stock management systems
Desirable
  • experience in stock counts
  • experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items
communication and relationship skills
Essential
  • ability to prioritise workload
  • Good team working
Desirable
  • experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy
planning and organisation skills
Essential
  • 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
  • ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy
Desirable
  • experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
  • 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
  • experience in stock control/picking stock orders
Experience
Essential
  • good communication skills
  • Excellent Customer service skills
  • knowledge of stock management systems
Desirable
  • experience in stock counts
  • experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items
communication and relationship skills
Essential
  • ability to prioritise workload
  • Good team working
Desirable
  • experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy
planning and organisation skills
Essential
  • 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
  • ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy
Desirable
  • experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock
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 details
Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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