Trauma Stores Officer

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to manage sterile trauma implants and support the theatre team. This full-time permanent role involves ordering, stock management, and maintaining patient care efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and computer literacy, with opportunities for development in a diverse and inclusive environment. Salary ranges from £24,937 to £26,598 annually, offering flexibility in working patterns.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the theatre team contributing to departmental efficiency.
• Co-ordinate ordering, receipt, stock distribution, and storage of supplies.
• Ensure sterility and proper storage of all supplies.

Skills

Computer literacy with Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Understanding of equalities issues

Job description

Job summary

In order to facilitate and support the development of the Theatre service, the Department is seeking the 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.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Details Date posted 18 December 2025

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 3

Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number 279-7576173-DEC25

Job locations RSCH

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

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 Requirements Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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 Essential

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address RSCH

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/