Theatre Supplies Assistant

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 which will be replaced with Procure) 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.

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

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.

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

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