Job summary
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our dedicated Cardiac Physiology team as a Cardiology Storekeeper. This vital role supports our invasive cardiac services by managing the flow of specialist medical supplies for the catheter labs. You will be part of a friendly, high-performing team within the UK's leading cardiothoracic hospital, ensuring safe, timely and cost-effective supply of critical stock and consumables. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency and sustainability, this position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to excellent patient care while developing your expertise in NHS logistics within a unique clinical environment.
Main duties of the job
As Cardiology Storekeeper, you will manage and maintain medical stock used across our catheter labs, from routine consumables to highly specialised equipment. You'll handle electronic and manual stock ordering, barcoding, receipting, replenishment, and assist with logistics and returns. You'll use handheld PDAs and stock systems, help troubleshoot delivery issues, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with experience in healthcare logistics or supply chain. The role involves regular manual handling, including the movement, unpacking, and storage of a broad range of medical supplies and equipment that vary in size, shape, and weight. As such, a good level of physical fitness and a sound understanding of safe handling techniques are essential.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 English & level 2 Maths
Desirable
- Supply Chain / Logistics NVQ qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Supporting the implementation of new products and change within the unit.
- Experience of working in healthcare setting such as theatres, cath lab or surgical environments.
- Good working knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Office & Excel
- Motivated, Innovative, receptive to change
- Flexible use of own initiative / problem solve & ability to work unsupervised
- Promote Customer Service and an ability communicate at all levels,
- Able to multitask, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate with senior staff
- Ability to work in a team, adapt and be flexible
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Basic knowledge of sterile services processes
- Logistics and supply chain
- NHSSC procurement systems (iproc)
- NHSSC product management systems (EDC/EDC GOLD), particularly the use of PDA's
- Ability to be organised and methodical, as well as self- management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to develop systems and processes for improvement and efficiency
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times
- Ability to work independently.
- Regular manual handling, including the movement, unpacking, and storage of a broad range of medical supplies and equipment that vary in size, shape, and weight. As such, a good level of physical fitness and a sound understanding of safe handling techniques are essential.
- Ability to work for occasional periods at VDU screen
- Ability to undertake shifts in early mornings and/or late into the evening as agreed the service needs require.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 English & level 2 Maths
Desirable
- Supply Chain / Logistics NVQ qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Supporting the implementation of new products and change within the unit.
- Experience of working in healthcare setting such as theatres, cath lab or surgical environments.
- Good working knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Office & Excel
- Motivated, Innovative, receptive to change
- Flexible use of own initiative / problem solve & ability to work unsupervised
- Promote Customer Service and an ability communicate at all levels,
- Able to multitask, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate with senior staff
- Ability to work in a team, adapt and be flexible
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Basic knowledge of sterile services processes
- Logistics and supply chain
- NHSSC procurement systems (iproc)
- NHSSC product management systems (EDC/EDC GOLD), particularly the use of PDA's
- Ability to be organised and methodical, as well as self- management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to develop systems and processes for improvement and efficiency
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times
- Ability to work independently.
- Regular manual handling, including the movement, unpacking, and storage of a broad range of medical supplies and equipment that vary in size, shape, and weight. As such, a good level of physical fitness and a sound understanding of safe handling techniques are essential.
- Ability to work for occasional periods at VDU screen
- Ability to undertake shifts in early mornings and/or late into the evening as agreed the service needs require.
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.
