Pathology Stores and Logistics Manager

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., · 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, · 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.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.