Stores Assistant

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

7/16/2025

If you’re methodical and conscientious with meticulous attention to detail, join our friendly and inclusive stores team supporting the delivery of surgical equipment to Theatres.

You will be primarily based in the storerooms adjacent to theatres, providing instrument delivery across multiple floors and locations within the Southmead Hospital precinct. Demonstrable experience in a warehouse or stores role with strong logistical skills will be essential as you will play a key role in the efficient running of the service through accurate stock management and quality control of sterile equipment. The ability to meet the physical demands of the job will be crucial for undertaking the necessary manual handling and transportation of stock.

You should demonstrate refined communication and the ability to receive complex information accurately as you liaise with theatre and medical teams regarding equipment requests and instrument delivery.

You will maintain a robust sterile store which will include receipt and distribution duties, pick & pack orders, replenishment, stocktaking and cleaning of all stores.

Working Pattern: Monday – Sunday on a rolling rota basis, variable shifts including nights

Previous applicants need not apply.

In This Role You Will

• Take responsibility for ordering sets of instruments from our Sterile Services Department and ensuring they get to the required theatre
• Use the scanning and tracking systems to ensure that sets are in the right place to prevent delays to planned surgeries.
• Ensure storerooms are kept tidy and that stock is rotated in accordance to best practice procedures
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff to ensure same page working
• Ability to work on own initiative within agreed parameters
  
  

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kinga Dziura Job title: Theatre Curator Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01174141182

You can also contact Matthew Lenton, Support Manager by email to the following: [email protected]