Stores Assistant

Job overview

Stores Assistant

Department Theatres

Band 2  £24,169 per annum

Hours: 37.5/week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking to recruit a Theatres Stores assistant to support our busy and growing Theatres Materials management team. If you are enthusiastic and highly motivated and would like to join us, please continue reading.

Ideally, you should have knowledge of NHS previous stores experience along with excellent IT skills and computerized stock management systems.

The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and be able to work on your own initiative working independently prioritising tasks and your own workload as well as being able to work well within the team.

It is essential that you are physically fit and are able to undertake all aspects of manual handling associated with the job role.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date 10 July 2025

Main duties of the job

• Delivery and collection of products and materials as required. •    Assisting the Stores Manager, ensuring low stock levels are highlighted, as appropriate. •    Ensure all products are suitably packaged and delivered correctly. •    Daily collection and storage of theatre sterile gowns and drapes. •    Collection and distribution between phase 1 & 2 of all supply chain deliveries. •    Assist with collections and deliveries of surgical instrumentation and loan equipment throughout the department. •    Check and maintain stock levels within stores.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication •    Exchanging accurate order information with Theatre Stores Manager and theatre staff •    Placing orders with external suppliers

Knowledge and skills •    Works via theatre stores processes •    Ensures supplies are delivered to the correct theatre in a timely manner.

Analytical and Judgemental •    Ensure deliveries are correct on receipt and follow up as required •    Prioritise management of urgently required items.

Planning and organisational •    Able to organise own workload with minimal supervision •    Work to established daily job plan and ensure identified priorities are completed each day.

General •    Ensure stock is safely secured during transfer across the hospital •    Works within Trust policies and procedures

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.