Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Theatre Stores Operative

The closing date is 08 April 2026

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Job summary

To provide prosthesis and instrument housekeeping for Theatres, particularly to Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ears Nose and Throat and Urology.

Overseeing Theatres stock and Implant rooms, responsible for the reporting of all Theatre Medical Devices, Maintenance and Repairs to the correct department, whether that is internal (EBME / Skanska / Housekeeping /IT Support) or external suppliers.

Works within Standard Operating Procedures and Policies of Theatre Stores Department.

To liaise with Theatre Equipment Manager, Theatre Equipment Officer and Theatre Sisters in any other duties pertaining to ordering implants and stock management.

To identify and implement cost improvement opportunities/ efficiencies within the scope of the role.

Conform to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Health & Safety in line with the Trust Policies and Procedures.

To support Theatre Stores personnel to meet the needs of the service.

To undertake initial incident investigation and work collaboratively with Theatre Management Team to ascertain cause and actions required.

This role will work independently, although under the supervision of Theatre Management Team and Equipment Lead.

This role works often unsupervised, within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine decisions to organise and manage the stock requirements of Theatres.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Stock Room

To order all consumables held in Theatre Store rooms, to allow for uninterrupted theatre activity.

Working with Theatre Stores Operatives to monitor stock implants e.g., Par levels and expiry dates.

Monitor consignment stock.

To liaise with Theatre Equipment Manager, Theatre Equipment Officer, Patient Access, Trauma Co-ordinators and Theatre Sisters in any other duties pertaining to ordering implants and stock management.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-SURGERY-7839749

Job locations

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationships

Encourage department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where there are conflicting priorities, using standard operating procedures.

Liaises with suppliers regarding delivery commitments/returns and consignment changes.

Liaise with Inventory management Team regarding orders, deliveries, and returns.

Liaise with General Office, Theatre Sisters, company reps and external hospitals to arrange short term borrowing and loaning of consumables.

Regular contact and collaboration with Theatre Team Leaders and Theatre Manager.

Attend relevant meetings in relation to Stores and Procurement.

Update and Reviewing Implant Room Procedures.

Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including EBME, Skanska, General Office, Housekeeping, IT Services, Procurement, Sterile Services, Clinicians and Senior Management.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care

Incidental contact when working in departmental areas.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

Implements policies for own work area and proposes policy or service changes which impact own area of activity.

Comments on changes to policies in own sphere of work.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources

Maintain stock control and ensure security of stock where appropriate.

Maintains stock at agreed levels.

Responsibility for Information Resources

Data entry, text processing, storage of data especially for loan equipment and implants record.

Theatre Stores receipting/returns/materials management data on computerised systems, files data.

Undertake projects within Theatre Stores in collaboration and approval of Theatre Manager.

Maintain databases relating to historic stock movements.

Responsibility for Research and Development

Participates in formal audits of own areas.

SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of clinical procedures, stores processes and replenishment and maintenance of stock.

Analysis and Judgments

Judgements involving a range of facts or situations, which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.

Analyses data regarding stock levels, orders, deliveries, receipts, or dates.

Planning and Organisation

Plans, arranges, and adjusts, e.g., stock review meetings, delivery, or collections windows.

Responsible for own workload, with autonomy as appropriate, using specialist knowledge, skills and experience required.

Cross site co-ordination for urgent transfer of implants and instruments off site following standard operating procedures.

Co-ordinating any new stock of implants and instruments with company representatives, relevant Trust departments

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationships

Encourage department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where there are conflicting priorities, using standard operating procedures.

Liaises with suppliers regarding delivery commitments/returns and consignment changes.

Liaise with Inventory management Team regarding orders, deliveries, and returns.

Liaise with General Office, Theatre Sisters, company reps and external hospitals to arrange short term borrowing and loaning of consumables.

Regular contact and collaboration with Theatre Team Leaders and Theatre Manager.

Attend relevant meetings in relation to Stores and Procurement.

Update and Reviewing Implant Room Procedures.

Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including EBME, Skanska, General Office, Housekeeping, IT Services, Procurement, Sterile Services, Clinicians and Senior Management.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care

Incidental contact when working in departmental areas.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

Implements policies for own work area and proposes policy or service changes which impact own area of activity.

Comments on changes to policies in own sphere of work.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources

Maintain stock control and ensure security of stock where appropriate.

Maintains stock at agreed levels.

Responsibility for Information Resources

Data entry, text processing, storage of data especially for loan equipment and implants record.

Theatre Stores receipting/returns/materials management data on computerised systems, files data.

Undertake projects within Theatre Stores in collaboration and approval of Theatre Manager.

Maintain databases relating to historic stock movements.

Responsibility for Research and Development

Participates in formal audits of own areas.

SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of clinical procedures, stores processes and replenishment and maintenance of stock.

Analysis and Judgments

Judgements involving a range of facts or situations, which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.

Analyses data regarding stock levels, orders, deliveries, receipts, or dates.

Planning and Organisation

Plans, arranges, and adjusts, e.g., stock review meetings, delivery, or collections windows.

Responsible for own workload, with autonomy as appropriate, using specialist knowledge, skills and experience required.

Cross site co-ordination for urgent transfer of implants and instruments off site following standard operating procedures.

Co-ordinating any new stock of implants and instruments with company representatives, relevant Trust departments

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) English - Grade C
  • GCSE (or equivalent) Maths - Grade C

Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical products used in Theatres
  • Experience in a stores environment

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) English - Grade C
  • GCSE (or equivalent) Maths - Grade C

Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical products used in Theatres
  • Experience in a stores environment

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access)

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Equipment Manager

Wayne Johns

wayne.johns@nhs.net

01922721172

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-SURGERY-7839749

Job locations

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS


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