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Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
good communication skills
- Experience
Excellent Customer service skills
- Experience
knowledge of stock management systems
- physical skills
ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy
- Training and Qualifications
Educated to minimum GCSE level (English and Maths) or can demonstrate the ability to work at that level
- Training and Qualifications
good knowledge of MS office and Excel
- planning and organisation skills
awareness of the need to be flexible in working patterns and practices
- planning and organisation skills
understands the needs for regular stock counts and the reviewing of stock levels within the department
- communication and relationship skills
ability to prioritise workload
- communication and relationship skills
Good team working
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
experience in stock counts
- Experience
experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items
- physical skills
experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock
- Training and Qualifications
experience in stock control/picking stock orders
- communication and relationship skills
experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy
Job overview
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
Detailed job description and main 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
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This advert is for Theatre Supplies Assistant with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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