Main area Supplies and Procurement Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 205-8311530-A
Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
This post offers an excellent on-the-job training opportunity in our customer focused, proactive Supplies and Procurement Department which is responsible for purchasing a comprehensive range of goods and services and delivering an enhanced materials management services to wards and theatres.
Main duties of the job
This role entails a range of supply chain duties that encompasses, delivery and distribution of goods using electric towing tugs, raising orders, stock receipting, stock delivery, stock management and stock replenishment. The post involves the use of computerised ordering systems and Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Candidates should have good interpersonal and customer service skills, a good standard of written and verbal English, good organisational skills and be able to work as an effective team member together with a flexible and self-motivated approach to work.
Working for our organisation
This post is based at the Manor Hospital in Walsall in the Regional Distribution Centre which is serviced by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust which is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist center for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
- Experience/knowledge to competently use Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- 3 GCSE grades of C or above
- Good standard of general edducation
- NVQII in procurement or warehousing
Experience
- Experience of stock control & stock control systems
- Experience in general warehousing duties
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
- Experience of handling customer telephone queries
- Experience of using purchase to pay to pay (P2P) systems
- Experience of receiving, checking and receipting stock
- Experience of raising or receipting purchase orders
- Previous experience working within NHS Material Management
- Experience of handling and resolving customer queries
- Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
- Experience of NHS ordering systems
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
- Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information
Personal Qualities
- Positive mindset in respect of – Supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agreed objectives
- Experience of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
- Customer friendly approach
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively
- Ability to meet timescales.
- Flexible approach to work/adaptable/willing to cover for others
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic/Positive/Self-motivated.
- Job involves manual labour - On-going requirement throughout the working day to manoeuvre, handle stock and materials in line with manual handling techniques
- willingness to embrace new ways of working
Important information about your application
- We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
- Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
- New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format.
If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.
In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.
Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.
- Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
- Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Supply Chain Operative in Walsall employer: Uhnm.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient care and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to staff training, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. Working at Royal Stoke University Hospital not only provides a chance to be part of a dedicated healthcare team but also offers the unique advantage of serving diverse patient populations across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
