University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Receipts and Distribution Operative

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of Birmingham is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in the country, serving a diverse population across Birmingham, East and North, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and South Staffordshire. Comprising 4 acute hospital sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull), a range of community services and Birmingham Chest Clinic; the Trust also runs several smaller 'satellite' units ensuring patients can be treated closer to home.

We are currently seeking to employ a Receipts and Distribution Operative to join a well-established team to undertake all operational duties associated with ordering medical and non-medical goods at the Good Hope site. The post holder will also ensure the goods are delivered to the wards and departments in a timely manner and put away within the agreed location.

For more information, please contact Gary Peacock, Logistics Manager.

TEL - 0121 424 7143

Email -- gary.peacock@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

To receive, inspect and check all goods delivered to the RDP, reporting any discrepancies apparent from associated order copies and delivery receipt or documentation to be marked accordingly. To order medical stock within a ward environment using the trust standard inventory system and hardware.

To carry out clerical work and computer entry associated with each receipt, posting certified order copy to Finance, as required.

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

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9009462

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

  • GCSE - Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Will have an understanding of stock rotation and location systems.
  • Will have an understanding of Bar Code Systems.
  • Will be able to prioritise picking tickets and requisitions to meet input and delivery schedules.
  • To have worked within a warehouse environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Reliable.
  • Punctual.
  • Motivated.
  • Team Player
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

  • GCSE - Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Will have an understanding of stock rotation and location systems.
  • Will have an understanding of Bar Code Systems.
  • Will be able to prioritise picking tickets and requisitions to meet input and delivery schedules.
  • To have worked within a warehouse environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Reliable.
  • Punctual.
  • Motivated.
  • Team Player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Gary Peacock

gary.peacock@uhb.nhs.uk

01214247143

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9009462

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Supporting documents

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