Job Description

The Pathology Stores Department undertakes the responsibility of providing a service to University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust stakeholders. Effective materials management for all areas of laboratory services whilst ensuring the effective delivery of a customer focused service. Providing advice and assistance to customers on issues, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Pathology Stores Staff provide an effective and professional procurement service delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits in line with Trust and customer objectives.
As a member of the Pathology team, you will be required to adopt a flexible approach towards any procurement and logistics activities required to support the service and/or department.
The post at this level contains a range of tasks, some of which require the use of initiative whilst operating within broad procedural guidelines and requires a degree of independent judgement.
Main duties of the job
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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
27 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9010934
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached * Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached *
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level

Desirable

• MILT (Member of Institute of Logistics & Transport)
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply)
• Team Leading Qualification

Experience
Essential

• *Willing to gain/working towards a Team leaders' qualification
• *Experience of working in a Stores/Warehouse Environment
• *Experience of working within a supply chain function
• *Proven track record of successful management of stock portfolios
• *Working within a team
• *Experience in Public Sector
• *Commercial awareness
• *Knowledge of business principles
• *Knowledge and experience using ordering systems such as SAGE
• *Knowledge of operational procedures

Desirable

• *Experience in a Supervisory/Team leading capacity
• *Experience working in a healthcare setting

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Prioritisation and organisational skills
• *Good numeracy and literacy skills
• *Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• *Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• *Initiative and common sense
• *Customer orientated
• *Reliable and punctual
• *Motivated and team player
• *Ability to undertake lifting and handling of goods
• *Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD).
• *Ability to work across sites if needed to cross cover as per service need

Desirable

• *Project Management skills
• *Full driving licence

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level

Desirable

• MILT (Member of Institute of Logistics & Transport)
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply)
• Team Leading Qualification

Experience
Essential

• *Willing to gain/working towards a Team leaders' qualification
• *Experience of working in a Stores/Warehouse Environment
• *Experience of working within a supply chain function
• *Proven track record of successful management of stock portfolios
• *Working within a team
• *Experience in Public Sector
• *Commercial awareness
• *Knowledge of business principles
• *Knowledge and experience using ordering systems such as SAGE
• *Knowledge of operational procedures

Desirable

• *Experience in a Supervisory/Team leading capacity
• *Experience working in a healthcare setting

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Prioritisation and organisational skills
• *Good numeracy and literacy skills
• *Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• *Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• *Initiative and common sense
• *Customer orientated
• *Reliable and punctual
• *Motivated and team player
• *Ability to undertake lifting and handling of goods
• *Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD).
• *Ability to work across sites if needed to cross cover as per service need

Desirable

• *Project Management skills
• *Full driving licence

Skills Required