Job Description

Materials Management Assistant
University Hospitals of Birmingham is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in the country, serving a diverse population across Birmingham, East and North, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and South Staffordshire. Comprising 4 acute hospital sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull), a range of community services and Birmingham Chest Clinic; the Trust also runs several smaller 'satellite' units ensuring patients can be treated closer to home.
We are currently seeking to employ a Materials Management Assistant to join a well-established team to undertake all operational duties associated with ordering medical and non-medical goods at the Good hope site. The post holder will also ensure the goods are delivered to the wards and departments in a timely manner and put away within the agreed location.
For more information, please contact Kelly Bundonis, Logistics Supervisor.
TEL - 0121 424 7626
Email - Kelly.Bundonis@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To work with the materials management operatives and operations supervisor to identify a
progressive and cost effective solution to the materials management requirements of the
areas identified within project plans.
To identify current product lines, their supply routes and establish the current usage
and stock turn of the products and complete area stocktakes.
To identify each products current stock location and where appropriate agree any
new or changes to locations.
To prepare all agreed product locations and label with necessary information and
complete the movement of existing stock to new locations.
To identify and agree new stock levels and re-order levels for each product.
To establish the new stock value, surplus stocks and their value and expired stocks
and their value.
To order standard and non-standard products using the latest hand held computer
technology.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
15 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 to 24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9014270
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• * Good basic education in Mathematics and English GCSE standard/equivalent
• * Two years previous experience related to the key tasks contained within the .

Experience
Essential

• * 12 months working within a function related and the using or ordering of medical consumables
• * To prioritise workload.
• * Stock location and rotation.
• * Two years working in a materials management environment.
• * Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) so as to enable order downloads.
• * Customer care and building customer relationships

Desirable

• * To have a sound knowledge of item functionality.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• * Good basic education in Mathematics and English GCSE standard/equivalent
• * Two years previous experience related to the key tasks contained within the .

Experience
Essential

• * 12 months working within a function related and the using or ordering of medical consumables
• * To prioritise workload.
• * Stock location and rotation.
• * Two years working in a materials management environment.
• * Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) so as to enable order downloads.
• * Customer care and building customer relationships

Desirable

• * To have a sound knowledge of item functionality.

Skills Required