Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Princess of Wales Hospital (Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board) for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Stores / Procurement team supporting the operating theatre departments. 

The Theatre stores form an integral part of the operating theatre department to ensure that the clinical areas have the required stock needed to conduct surgical and anaesthetic procedures safely.  The post holder will be responsible for the ordering of stock and non-stock supplies, receiving and distributing stock, reconciling purchase orders and dealing with invoice queries.

The successful candidate will need to be proactive, have a desire to learn in their area of responsibility and be able to develop good working relationships with theatre staff, managers and other stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative and clerical support to the Directorate Resource Manager for stock management within the Theatre Department.

To order, receive and distribute stock throughout the operating theatre complex.

To work and liaise with suppliers in relation to invoice queries.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve

• We treat everyone with respect

• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.