Job summary
We are offering a full time substantive position as a Consumables and Materials Controller in a busy procedural area at the NNUH.
Our innovative Cardiology department's Cardiac Cath labs comprise of 5 Cath Labs, a recovery area and an Elective Unit. Procedures completed in the Cath Lab include coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion. In addition we run a 24 hour heart attack service which is provided out of hours on an on call basis. Our service currently entails 2.5 GA lists a week supporting complex pacing and electrophysiology procedures. We also have a fortnightly cardioversion list. This is set to increase in the future.
As a Consumables and Materials Controller you will be responsible for managing of all elements of stock for the department to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Main duties of the job
Main duties as Consumables and Materials Controller include;
- To be responsible for stock volume and provide a stock administration function for Cardiac Cath Labs, to support the Nurses, Physiologists and Radiographers in the smooth running of the department.
- To maintain Cath Lab clinical stock items and equipment to agreed levels following a schedule of count, delivery and shelf replenishment.
- To manage the stock inventory so that it shows accurate stock levels and use. To place orders with supply companies via the Oracle system as and when required, to manage sale or return stock and monitor the correct recording of consignment stock use.
- To assist with and/or identify stock rationalisation/standardisations, to unpack and store appropriately in a timely fashion and to manage the Housekeeper and Cath Lab Support Workers when working on these tasks.
This role is based at the main NNUH site.
Working hours are 37.5 per week.
Interview date: 7th November 2025
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- The post holder will take instructions for the procurement of consumables and stock levels from the Cath Lab Manager.
- Use Oracle systems for ordering all stock and non-stock materials including sale or return, and any new system as developed
- Count, deliver and appropriately store department stock
- Stock rotation, stock movement and circulate and review all non-moving lines
- Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills
- Manage use or return products
- Customer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving
- To maintain physical stock in the department in a tidy and orderly manner
- To ensure stock is maintained at agreed levels
- To conduct periodic stock checks
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4133 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- The post holder will take instructions for the procurement of consumables and stock levels from the Cath Lab Manager.
- Use Oracle systems for ordering all stock and non-stock materials including sale or return, and any new system as developed
- Count, deliver and appropriately store department stock
- Stock rotation, stock movement and circulate and review all non-moving lines
- Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills
- Manage use or return products
- Customer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving
- To maintain physical stock in the department in a tidy and orderly manner
- To ensure stock is maintained at agreed levels
- To conduct periodic stock checks
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4133 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'A' Level Standard of education or equivalent including Maths and English. NVQ Level 3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a stores/stock control environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems: Oracle, Email/Office Outlook or similar
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'A' Level Standard of education or equivalent including Maths and English. NVQ Level 3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a stores/stock control environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems: Oracle, Email/Office Outlook or similar
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
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).
