Job summary
- Main area
- Support Services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-UEL030525
- Employer
- UHS Estates Ltd ( UEL )
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UEL Theatre Logistics
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £26530 to £29114, per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/06/2025
Employer heading
Materials Supervisor
Band 4
Job overview
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
The Materials Supervisor is responsible for the provision of the UEL Materials Management Service within UEL managed areas. This role will be based within the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre (HOC) which is located within Winchester Hospital. However, the role maybe required to cover tasks within other UEL managed locations (in line with JD banding).
Providing a liaison service between the end users (clinical teams), suppliers and Materials Management Assistants.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estate maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Lifting and handling boxes of varying shapes, sizes and weights (up to 20kgs)
- Manoeuvre cages of goods (up to 180kgs) safely through busy corridors from Stores area to ward or department.
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- General standard of education including GCSE in English and Maths
- Basic level experience of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
- Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (CIPS)/NVQ3 in Business Administration, or similar in depth experience of Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an operational environment, contributing to operational objectives.
- Materials Management experience
- Experience with dealing with staff of all levels
- Customer service experience
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory experience
- NHS Experience
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet UEL’s Values
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sam Harrison
- Job title
- UEL Materials & Logistics Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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