Stores Keeper

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Stores Keeper

The closing date is 09 April 2026

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Due to internal promotion within the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Stores to join a small well established team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to assist in the receipt, issue and storage of Pathology supplies in accordance with Pathology Directorate and UHNM policies and procedures.

• Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology.
• Work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.
• Maintain and develop the Stock Control System.
• Be an efficient and flexible member of the Pathology Stores Team assisting in the delivery of the Pathology Service, including maintaining the Top Up Service to the Laboratories, Offices and other users within Pathology, along with replenishing and organising of the Lab Coat Room.
• Book transport of samples and goods via couriers, Trust transport, blood bikes and taxis via Trust Estates to various external locations.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.

Qualifications

• Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A C in Maths, Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Awareness of Health and Safety matters.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.
• NVQ level 3 Qualification relating to Storekeeping/Supply Chain duties.

Knowledge

• Experience in providing a Stores function, including using a computerised Stock Control System.
• Experience in working to standard operational procedures.
• Experience of working in a team and alone.
• Experience of using a Procurement and receipting system.
• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of demonstrating tasks to others.
• Knowledge of Pathology /Hospital Consumables.
• Customer Service.
• To have Basic IT skills.

Personal Qualities

• Professional personal presentation and manner.
• Task Focused.
• Enthusiastic, committed and Customer focused.

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.