Stores Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,169 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7291737/430-SUR25-59A-B2 |
Summary
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
• 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.
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU
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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Jul 2025