Theatre Supplies Assistant

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• experience in stock control/picking stock orders

Experience

Essential criteria

• good communication skills
• Excellent Customer service skills
• knowledge of stock management systems

Desirable criteria

• experience in stock counts
• experience picking and the delivery of requested stock items

communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• ability to prioritise workload
• Good team working

Desirable criteria

• experience with working with customers using best customer service skills/ tact and diplomacy

planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• ability to manoeuvre equipment/loads with assistance in line with Trust policy

Desirable criteria

• experience in the use of handheld barcode readers to pick and collate stock

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 the 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.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

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