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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6700509-CSI
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Pathology Stores and Logistics Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced manager, to lead our Pathology Stores and Logistics service based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The post holder will manage a team of 25 staff and be responsible for the Pathology receipts and distribution centre. Ensuring pathology consumables are available and delivered to all customers across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Ideally applicants would have previous stock management, logistics or  NHS experience.

Main duties of the job

·       Accountable for managing all aspects of the Pathology Stores facilities, including Leicestershire Pathology Transport services and postal systems.

·       Managing the electronic inventory system to ensure that stock levels are always maintained.

·       Managing a fleet of vehicles and leasing contract, including accident investigations and insurance issues.

·       Ensuring both drivers and vehicles are available to enable patient samples to be collected, analysed, and reported.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·       To be responsible for the day-to-day management of all staff within the Pathology Stores and Logistics service.

·       Responsible for all pathology requisitions, orders and GRN’s ensuring they are dealt with promptly in accordance with the Trust’s standing finance instructions.

·       To liaise with NHS supplies, Procurement team and General Managers to ensure the most effective, efficient, and economic orders are placed.

·       To manage stock, ensuring appropriate levels are maintained to feed the laboratories and hold in a secure environment.

·       Responsible for the departmental budget.

·       To be responsible for managing the GP transport service on a day-to-day basis, ensuring GPs throughout Leicestershire receive a daily collection of patient’s samples, delivery of patient’s reports and receive sufficient consumable supplies.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree level or equivalent level of working experience.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 5 years management experience
  • Purchasing & budget management experience
  • Experience of stock takes and audit procedures
Desirable criteria
  • 5 years NHS experience
  • Working knowledge of carriage of dangerous good act

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Planning, organisational & negotiating skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Stores & Stock Management.
  • Proven transportation skills, managing fleet of vehicles.

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent professional, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to make judgement using complex data

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Debbie McLean
Job title
Pathology General Manager - Support Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07971 799840
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