Job summary Theatre Services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have an opportunity to recruit 2 x full time Band 2 Stores People on 12 month fixed term contracts. The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring and replenishment of consumables for Theatre Services.: Main Theatres, Day Surgery Theatres, Stratford Eye Unit and Local Surgery Unit Stratford. The post holder must ensure continuity of supplies to end user departments to avoid interruption to work flow, whilst reducing costs and risks associated with inventory. Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous experience in a store person role within a clinical environment and knowledge of ordering systems and procedures within the NHS, though this is not essential. You will be required to work under a supervisor and show the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team. This is a physically demanding role involving collection / off-loading roll cages or pallets, marshalling empty roll cages and re loading onto delivery vehicles resulting in effective delivery and put away of medical and non-medical consumables to all departments outlined above. Excellent communication skills are essential and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate effective time management to ensure strict deadlines are adhered too. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the monitoring and replenishment of consumables for Theatre Services: Main theatres, Day Surgery theatres, Stratford Eye Unit and Local Surgery Unit Stratford. The post holder must ensure continuity of supplies to end user departments to avoid interruption to workflow, whilst reducing costs and risks associated with inventory. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 203-EL874 Job locations Theatre Services Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Job description Job responsibilities To ensure effective delivery and storage of medical and non-medical consumables to all departments within Theatre services, in line with their requirements. To Liaise with Theatre Material Management Supervisor and Team Leaders in respect of stock holding to ensure appropriate levels are set and maintained in line with operational guidelines. Undertake regular stock takes as and when directed by the Management Supervisor or Finance, using computerised ADC methods. Establish weekly replenishment requirements against agreed stock levels. To monitor agreed stock levels, investigate any discrepancies or variances and inform supervisors of stock adjustments as required. Responsible for informing supervisors of stock out situations and take appropriate action as directed. Responsible for timely internal distribution of goods to all areas of Theatre Services. To assist in collection / off-loading roll cages or pallets, marshalling empty roll cages and re loading onto delivery vehicles. Except and receipt stock into area, ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed. Efficient management of delivery notes so goods can be receipted in timely manner. Ensure storage areas within departments are maintained to agreed standards, including: Correct clear labelling and adhering to cleaning schedule; Ensure products are stored correctly, appropriate to their nature and use and stock rotation procedures are followed. Ensure authorisation reports are accurately produced, maintained and filed for reference. Assist in storeroom re design where appropriate, optimising storage space utilisation, whilst maintaining effective materials management flow. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of medical and surgical consumables participating in product training sessions as directed by Supervisor. Respond and resolve product queries, referring to supervisor if required. Respond to product recalls by identifying any non-conforming goods. Act as point of contact for clinical staff on product issues. Communications and Working Relationships Promote good relationships with multi-disciplinary Team Members, suppliers and contractors. Promote good relationships with Purchasing materials Management. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure effective delivery and storage of medical and non-medical consumables to all departments within Theatre services, in line with their requirements. To Liaise with Theatre Material Management Supervisor and Team Leaders in respect of stock holding to ensure appropriate levels are set and maintained in line with operational guidelines. Undertake regular stock takes as and when directed by the Management Supervisor or Finance, using computerised ADC methods. Establish weekly replenishment requirements against agreed stock levels. To monitor agreed stock levels, investigate any discrepancies or variances and inform supervisors of stock adjustments as required. Responsible for informing supervisors of stock out situations and take appropriate action as directed. Responsible for timely internal distribution of goods to all areas of Theatre Services. To assist in collection / off-loading roll cages or pallets, marshalling empty roll cages and re loading onto delivery vehicles. Except and receipt stock into area, ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed. Efficient management of delivery notes so goods can be receipted in timely manner. Ensure storage areas within departments are maintained to agreed standards, including: Correct clear labelling and adhering to cleaning schedule; Ensure products are stored correctly, appropriate to their nature and use and stock rotation procedures are followed. Ensure authorisation reports are accurately produced, maintained and filed for reference. Assist in storeroom re design where appropriate, optimising storage space utilisation, whilst maintaining effective materials management flow. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of medical and surgical consumables participating in product training sessions as directed by Supervisor. Respond and resolve product queries, referring to supervisor if required. Respond to product recalls by identifying any non-conforming goods. Act as point of contact for clinical staff on product issues. Communications and Working Relationships Promote good relationships with multi-disciplinary Team Members, suppliers and contractors. Promote good relationships with Purchasing materials Management. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General standard of education English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent or actively studying towards Experience Essential Experience of working within a supply, stores/stock control environment Working knowledge of ordering systems and procedures Working knowledge of appropriate regulations Skills Essential Good organisational skills Good standard of basic IT / keyboard skills Knowledge of MS Excel and word Working knowledge of order processing systems Understanding of concept of e-commerce Able to act as a representative of the department and promote positive image Ability to handle customer queries / complaints effectively Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative and able to recognise when to refer to senior members of staff Team Player Ability to work under pressure Good telephone manner Good standard of verbal and written communication skills Ability to apply frequent periods of concentration Flexible approach to work / adaptable Personal Qualities Essential Professional at all times Positive, dependable and tolerant outlook Good interpersonal skills Well organised Demonstrate good time management by planning workload Able to meet deadlines Able to accept and offer constructive criticism Demonstrates commitment to achieve individual and team objectives Shows initiative and is able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate Enthusiastic / self-motivated Organisational and problem solving skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential General standard of education English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent or actively studying towards Experience Essential Experience of working within a supply, stores/stock control environment Working knowledge of ordering systems and procedures Working knowledge of appropriate regulations Skills Essential Good organisational skills Good standard of basic IT / keyboard skills Knowledge of MS Excel and word Working knowledge of order processing systems Understanding of concept of e-commerce Able to act as a representative of the department and promote positive image Ability to handle customer queries / complaints effectively Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative and able to recognise when to refer to senior members of staff Team Player Ability to work under pressure Good telephone manner Good standard of verbal and written communication skills Ability to apply frequent periods of concentration Flexible approach to work / adaptable Personal Qualities Essential Professional at all times Positive, dependable and tolerant outlook Good interpersonal skills Well organised Demonstrate good time management by planning workload Able to meet deadlines Able to accept and offer constructive criticism Demonstrates commitment to achieve individual and team objectives Shows initiative and is able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate Enthusiastic / self-motivated Organisational and problem solving skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Address Theatre Services Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)