Trauma Stores Officer

Transformationunitgm; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Brighton is searching for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to manage the stock of orthopaedic implants and support patient care. This role involves coordinating the order, receipt, and distribution of supplies while maintaining clinical responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in an operating theatre environment and be able to adapt to the dynamic work demands and support a high-quality patient care service. Competitive salary and full-time hours offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an operating theatre environment.
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Experience with implementation of change.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering and stock management of orthopaedic implants.
• Contribute to the efficiency of the theatre department.
• Monitor stock usage and ensure the delivery of a cost-effective service.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to change

Job description

Main area Theatres Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Shifts worked Monday-Friday Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri working required.) Job ref 279-7576173-DEC25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RSCH Town Brighton Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

In order to facilitate and support the development of the Theatre service, the Department is seeking a management of sterile trauma implants in the Department and release qualified theatre staff time in order to concentrate upon patient care, the Trauma team are seeking a current Theatre Healthcare Assistant to undertake the role of a Trauma Store Healthcare Assistant.

The aim of the role is to support the ordering, receipt and stock management of the orthopaedic implants and pharmacy within the Department, whilst maintaining a clinical role.

Main duties of the job

• To actively participate as a member of the theatres team and be responsible for contributing to the efficiency of the department.
• To be responsible for the efficient maintenance and organisation of T&O supplies within the Theatre department.
• To co‑ordinate the ordering, receipt, stock distribution and storage of specialist T&O supplies.
• To monitor stock usage ensuring the delivery of a cost effective service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Analytical and Judgemental

• Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical practices accurately reflect the trust values.
• Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
• Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic and emotional situations.

Planning and Organising

• To be responsible for co‑ordinating the ordering of stock and non‑stock items.
• To ensure all supplies are stored appropriately, maintaining sterility and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• To ensure an effective system for stock rotation.
• To monitor expiry dates and report to T&O team leader accordingly.
• To keep an accurate account of stock delivery against delivery notes.
• To anticipate/predict usage of stock and act promptly to rectify short‑falls.
• To respond effectively to urgent requests for stock.
• To undertake stock takes in collaboration with the Logistics and Company representatives (Consignment stock).
• To ensure all documentation (paper and computer) relating to orders is maintained efficiently.
• To deal with all enquiries and queries regarding the electronic purchasing (iproc).
• To maintain accurate records of all stock & non‑stock orders using manual & computer system (IP Procurement and Oracle).
• To ensure all documentation relating to ordering is appropriately maintained in a chronological filing system in order to monitor outstanding orders.
• To adhere to Trust Policies and propose changes to working practices or procedures within the Stores/Stock area.
• To ensure maintenance of good relations with all disciplines of Theatre & Store staff within the Trust.
• To liaise with Team Leaders & Purchasing Department regarding the required stock levels.
• To report all problems with supplies / stock to the T&O Team Leaders.
• To teach a member of staff to deputise during periods of leave/absence.
• To instigate planned changeover to sterile packaged T&O implants, working with T&O Team Leader to set stock levels on agreed system (Mat‑Man) and ensure these are closely monitored during changeover period.
• To process non‑stock requisition orders for T&O Loan kits in a timely manner under the supervision of the T&O Coordinator.
• Liaise with procurement and company representatives to assist with tracking of orders, timely delivery and identifying any discrepancies with products.
• To manage the ordering of pharmacy stock and storage.
• To liaise with procurement to verify and receive orders.
• To manage distribution and collection of x‑ray badges to Trauma Team.
• To restock, label and check Departmental cardiac arrest boxes as required.

Financial and Physical Resource

• Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.
• Understand and apply current manual handling policies and procedures specific to patients and equipment.

Communication

• Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.
• Attend routine departmental meetings.
• Demonstrate professional respect and support for all colleagues.
• Demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills to deal with complex and conflicting clinical situations.
• Ensure an effective, motivated and competent team to facilitate and plan the delivery of high quality patient care.
• Be able to present complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance, which need to be overcome using highly developed negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with other departments.

Person specification

Role Requirments

• Computer literacy with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to effectively organise self and adapt to changing workloads.
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Experience with implementation of change.
• Experience of stores/stock management.
• Experience of working in an operating theatre environment.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

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• Flexible Working: Please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
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