Stores Assistant

Spire Healthcare Limited; Farnham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Spire Clare Park Hospital in Farnham is seeking a Stores Assistant on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). You will support the smooth running of the hospital by ensuring departments receive stock, consumables and supplies promptly, while maintaining accurate stock records and safe storage.

The role requires organisational skills, accuracy and effective communication within a busy healthcare setting. Prior stores/stock control experience is essential; healthcare exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, supplies or stock control is essential.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and process deliveries from suppliers.
• Distribute stock to hospital departments.
• Support stock control, replenishment and stock rotation.
• Ensure goods match purchase orders and are recorded accurately.
• Maintain safe, organised stores areas and label with care.

Skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Communication

IT literacy (MS Office)

Independent working

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stores Assistant | Permanent | Part-Time, 22.5hrs | Spire Clare Park Hospital – Farnham

Spire Clare Park has an exciting opportunity for a Stores Assistant to join our Stores team on a part-time (22.5hrs), basis.

This is a key role supporting the smooth running of the hospital by ensuring departments receive the stock, consumables and supplies they need in a timely, accurate and efficient way. You will help maintain effective stock control, process deliveries, support ordering activity and ensure stock is stored safely and appropriately across the hospital.

Spire Clare Park is a modern elective hospital in Farnham, rated Good by the CQC, offering a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, supported by state-of-the-art imaging facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

As Stores Assistant, you will:

• Receive, check and process deliveries from suppliers and the National Distribution Centre.
• Distribute stock and non-stock items to hospital departments.
• Support daily stock control, top-up counts and stock replenishment.
• Ensure all goods are matched accurately to purchase orders and recorded correctly.
• Help maintain safe, organised and clearly labelled stores areas.
• Support stock rotation to minimise waste and ensure out-of-date stock is not used.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and colleagues to resolve stock queries in a timely manner.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone organised, accurate and confident working in a busy environment. Previous experience in a stores, supplies or stock control role is essential, and experience within healthcare would be an advantage.

You will also need:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• An awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH would be beneficial.

Working with Spire

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We put patients at the heart of everything we do, work together to succeed, drive excellence and deliver on our promises. This role is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive hospital team where your work directly contributes to excellent patient care.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - pro rata
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.