Theatre Logistics Support Worker

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

This is a great opportunity to work within a busy specialist orthopaedic hospital. Assisting with the effective day to day running of the theatre and anaesthetic stores, ensuring correct receipt of incoming products.

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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will manage the effective day to day running of the theatre and anaesthetic store, ensuring correct receipt of incoming products in line with Trust policy and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs).

They will be responsible for effective stock rotation within the anaesthetic, soft stores and Menzies storage areas and ensuring products are supplied/made available for theatres in an efficient and timely manner

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

224-PA20250302561

Job locations

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital

Tympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for daily management of Theatre soft store , anaesthetic and Menzies store areas and for prompt and accurate processing of deliveries Ensure delivery of stock is managed and stored in accordance with IPC guidelines. Ensure theatres have access to the required products to support clinical workload and theatre efficiency Action urgent requests for stock Locate all stock in correct place and correct sequence to comply with correct stock rotation in accordance with Standing Operating Procedures Stocking up and cleaning of storage carts throughout the theatre units. Maintaining accurate cleaning records of storage areas Support regular stock checks within theatres and annual stock check Carry out expiry date checks to reduce/prevent wastage Ensure security of store areas are maintained at all times and report any breaches via line manager & datix completion. Check kitchen and food areas are kept clean & tidy at all times, i.e. discarding out of date food, stock rotation Responsible for documenting all cleaning activity within soft stores and associated areas in line with cleaning schedules Assist in maintaining and updating paper-based/electronic records and information as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for daily management of Theatre soft store , anaesthetic and Menzies store areas and for prompt and accurate processing of deliveries Ensure delivery of stock is managed and stored in accordance with IPC guidelines. Ensure theatres have access to the required products to support clinical workload and theatre efficiency Action urgent requests for stock Locate all stock in correct place and correct sequence to comply with correct stock rotation in accordance with Standing Operating Procedures Stocking up and cleaning of storage carts throughout the theatre units. Maintaining accurate cleaning records of storage areas Support regular stock checks within theatres and annual stock check Carry out expiry date checks to reduce/prevent wastage Ensure security of store areas are maintained at all times and report any breaches via line manager & datix completion. Check kitchen and food areas are kept clean & tidy at all times, i.e. discarding out of date food, stock rotation Responsible for documenting all cleaning activity within soft stores and associated areas in line with cleaning schedules Assist in maintaining and updating paper-based/electronic records and information as required

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Worked within a theatre environment with understanding of stock requirements
  • Worked within a stores/logistics team

Skills

Essential

  • Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent as a minimum (to include Maths and English)
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Worked within a theatre environment with understanding of stock requirements
  • Worked within a stores/logistics team

Skills

Essential

  • Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent as a minimum (to include Maths and English)

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital

Tympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital

Tympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Implant & Resource Manager

Olivia Roberts

olivia.roberts1@nhs.net

01691888464

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

224-PA20250302561

Job locations

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital

Tympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


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