Job Summary
Epsom Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Supplies Manager join our Operating Department.
As Theatre Supplies Manager you will be providing day to day support to the operating theatre team with ensuring prompt ordering and delivery of stock, which will in turn deliver excellent patient care by ensuring products are available in the right place, at the right time and in the right quantity.
The successful post holder will provide an efficient stock management support service ensuring value for money and eliminating waste.
Main duties of the job
- Working under the guidance of the Clinical theatre staff the Theatre Stores Manager will assist with the review of stock usage/levels
- Manage substantial value of the hospital stock located within theatres
- Accurately receive deliveries and process all paperwork according to company procedures and policies, while at the same time flagging up short delivered goods
- Learn and use the hospital's Scan for Safety system - for ordering and stock/electronic stores management
- Rotate stock using First in First out (FIFO) method to avoid instances of expired stock.
- Proactively engage with clinical staff to review stock usage, manage redundant / obsolete product lines and notify the Inventory and Stores Manager of any concerns
- To run reports and expedite daily Outstanding Orders, as well as manage delivery and returns of loaned kits / other medical products
About Us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
03 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-7577381-FM-SC-VCG
Job locations
Epsom General Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- Good basic education including Maths & English at GCSE
Essential
Experience
- Experience of working with NHS stores management
Desirable
- Experience of working with NHS stock systems
- Understanding of NHSSC system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confident handling and communication with external personnel
- Good telephone manner
- Ability to use a computer and IT proficiency
Essential
Skills
- Good numeracy and literacy
- Ability to use IT systems effectively
- Ability to train staff on systems and processes
Person Specification
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy
- Ability to use IT systems effectively
- Ability to train staff on systems and processes
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom General Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom General Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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