Materials Supervisor | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Materials Supervisor | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

To manage the Receipts & Distribution and the Material Management team function at University Hospital and/or Hospital of St Cross.

To undertake all necessary administration functions associated with the supervising of the department.

To manage the bulk store facility and ensure the timely delivery of goods to wards and allocated Team.

To assist providing and monitoring an efficient and cost-effective materials management service to wards and departments within the Trust as part of the internal supply chain service.

To also assist in providing an effective and efficient service with a strong emphasis on the quality of service.

Actively contribute to the development of a dynamic receipts, distribution and materials management service to reflect the changing demands and priorities within the Trust.

Provide a flexible working approach to meet the needs of the service.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Materials management, Receipts and Distribution service for premises in and around the University Hospital site or at Hospital of St.

Cross and delegate responsibilities as appropriate to the allocated team.

• Act as first line manager for Receipts, Distribution and Materials management staff.
• Manage the Materials Management function at ward level ensuring the procurement of stock items in compliance with Trust procedures and Quality Standards as clarified within the current ISO standards
• Manage and supervise the Materials Management staff and develop staff in line with an agreed training programme to ensure adequately trained resources are in place at all times to maintain an efficient service.

Monitor progress of new staff and report to the Head of Procurement.

• Provide the level of service required by the Trust from the Materials Management function advising customers in all aspects of stock ordering / stock management and acting as a primary point of contact, attending meetings when required.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw. nhs. uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.

We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

• Maintain the security of high value stock held in Receipts and Distribution and the any relevant storage area.
• Manage the space and stock held in the bulk or other relevant storage ensuring items are replenished in accordance with agreed inventory levels.
• Co-ordinate the internal delivery of stock between the storage areas and the various wards and departments.
• Co-ordinate the daily return of all NHS Supply Chain roll-cages, tote bins and pallets to ensure compliance with the Trust’s objectives and to ensure that the Trust in good standing with NHS Supply Chain targets for returns.
• Maintain a record of the daily receipt of goods and produce monthly statistical information on the number of deliveries received.
• Provide the level of service required by the Trust from the Materials Management function.
• Support the expansion of the Materials Management function across the remaining wards and departments within the Trust in accordance with the proposed Materials Management 'roll out' plan.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

• This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026
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