Stores Manager

Theatre Stores Manager | Spire Dunedin, Reading | Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Are you an experienced healthcare logistics professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We're seeking a dynamic and motivated leader to oversee the integration and smooth running of both theatre and general hospital stores. You'll be instrumental in creating a unified, efficient service that supports clinical teams and enhances patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast paced private hospital environment, leading a team that plays a vital role in the hospital's supply chain.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure availability of required kits, prostheses, and consumables to support scheduled theatre cases
Collaborate with theatre and main hospital stores to build a unified, cross-covering team
Develop strong relationships with suppliers to mitigate kit constraints and improve supply reliability
Work closely with clinical areas (e.g. wards, theatres, endoscopy, pre-assessment) to maintain stock levels
Attend weekly theatre planning meetings to ensure all necessary items are in place
Contribute to the development of hospital-wide supply chain and stock management strategies
Lead improvement projects focused on cost efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness
Oversee supplier performance, stock rotation, audits, and reporting systems
Support and lead the stores team to meet service objectives and maintain high standards
Conduct and manage routine stock takes and implement changes to reduce waste
Undertake any other duties as required, in line with the role

Who we're looking for:

Essential Criteria:

Experience in capacity management within a hospital or clinical support service
Familiarity with hospital supply chain systems and processes
Leadership experience in a logistics or stores environment
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in healthcare supply chain
Proven experience in a healthcare setting or a customer-focused organisation
Strong operational and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively
Demonstrable experience in procurement and stock management
Ability to prioritise workload and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Confident working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and resolve challenges
Willingness to take ownership and deliver practical solutions
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
Creative and agile thinker, able to respond quickly to changing demands

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
A supportive working environment
Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for improving hospital efficient and patient care, I would love to hear from you.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.