Stores Operative

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

About Us

At STERIS Instrument Processing we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing, alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Stores Operative vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry-level and receive world-class training to get you on to a defined career pathway.  

About You

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about helping our incredible national health service make a difference? Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so, then a career with STERIS Instrument Processing would be a great fit for you.

WORKING PATTERN

Monday – Friday 8am-4pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Stores person will report to Admin Supervisor on all matters related to the day-to-day operation of the stores, and will have responsibility for the following:

• The processing and delivery of customer medical product orders.
• The maintenance of material stock to within agreed maximum and minimum levels.
• To report to the unit managers any shortages of manufactured stock items
• The receipt of materials in accordance with quality procedures.
• Entry of all material receipts on to Oracle system.
• Collate orders and reconcile purchase orders against goods received notes and receipts
• Record on Oracle all Inter Depot transfers for materials transferred to Production or Sterile Stores or satellite stores.
• The preparation of documentation to carry out stock takes and entry of the results of such stock takes 
• Ensure that all stock is correctly stored in labelled locations and that stock is used within expiry date criteria and that good store housekeeping is maintained.
• To monitor and operate within Health and Safety guidelines.

• To participate as an integral member of the sterile processing team and actively contributing to suggestions on innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice.
• To actively participate in staff development and training initiatives.
• To undertake relevant training to carry out job role and comply with relevant legislation.

Required Experience

• Ability to carry out instructions accurately.
• Must be an effective decision maker
• Ability to follow procedures
• Must be able to manage own workload effectively.
• Ability to work accurately and to be able to be an effective team member along with being flexible
• Work in Partnership
• Work under pressure to deadlines

Working Conditions

• To adhere to the Company Manual Handling policy and procedure in executing the safe transfer of instrumentation and sundry items around the Trust. This will require moving heavy weights manually and using trolleys on a regular basis.
• Requirement to use VDU and keyboard
• To be able to maintain concentration where the work pattern is predictable for example, maintaining high standards of accuracy when checking order into the system.
• Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare.
• Must be willing to consider working additional hours if the need arises.
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Company/customer policy