Band 3 Ward Controller - Logistics
The closing date is 03 February 2026
Job summary
In this role the successful candidate will be taking on stock challenges on a day to day basis, you would be responsible for checking and rotating both medical/surgical and pharmaceutical stock ensuring wards have enough supplied to give the best patient care.
As a member of the Logistics 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 contain 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
The post holder will be responsible for replenishing goods at ward, theatre and departmental level using bar code systems as appropriate. They will assist Trust Clinical staff, end users and local budget holders to set, review and maintain optimum stocking levels for ward, theatres and department portfolio's, ensuring optimum inventory levels within the agreed ROQ/ROL levels and supporting in stock rationalisation, standardisation and minimising waste by undertaking good logistics principles (e.g. stock rotation).
*The post holder will deliver laboratory supplies such as blood culture bottles, MRSA swabs and universal containers on an ad hoc basis to wards, theatres and other departments.
*The post holder will establish clear priorities, highlight trends, initiate and corrective action and carry out any special exercises as required to ensure the integrity of the Logistics service. The post holder will report all exceptions to the Internal Logistics Manager and/or Internal Deputy Logistics Manager.
*The post holder will ensure the delivery of goods is accurate, on time and stored in a professional manner.
*The post holder must ensure stock management principles and lean supply requirements are applied to all stock levels held in the Trust.
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 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1098499
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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