Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to play a vital role in the laboratory by supporting the Clinical Service. This post is to provide support for the Regional Head of Operations in all aspects of financial management, especially with regard to contract and budgeting.
Main duties of the job
The Public Health Laboratory in Birmingham is a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) microbiology laboratory and is in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham Trust (UHB). The microbiology partnership provides comprehensive microbiology services and specialist services to Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Solihull Hospital and general practitioners throughout the area.
About us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To facilitate the procurement of all supplies, services and equipment To assist the Laboratory Manager and other Senior Managers ensuring best value for money purchases of consumables, equipment and services To liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, resolve issues of supply and issues regarding any price variances To provide the laboratory and section managers with reports about stock and expenditure To receive goods in compliance with UKHSA Guidelines be responsible for the receipt of all goods to the laboratory within the UKHSA purchasing guidelines To be responsible for the stock control and distribution of deliveries to all areas of the laboratory To issue stock from laboratory storage areas to all areas of the laboratory in response to internal requisition To assist the Laboratory Manager, IT Manager and Trust Medical Engineers Department with asset registry and inventory control and assist in the maintenance of the computer inventory database To be responsible for all documentation relating to the purchasing and ordering systems of the laboratory To record, monitor and issue goods from stock To assist the Laboratory Manager in maintaining a system of stock management
For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Essential Criteria:
GCSE Sciences or equivalent Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work to instruction and independently, and to use initiative Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable Criteria:
GCSE Maths and English Educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience. High degree of literacy and numeracy Comprehensive skills in the use of at least some of the following: spreadsheets, databases, Excel
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviour's, Experience and Strengths.
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 4essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application
500 word Statement of Suitability.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The application form and statement of suitability will be marked together.
Please do not exceed500 words.We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview (success profiles)
You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview.
Behaviour's, experience and strengths will be tested at interview.
The Behaviour's tested during the interview stage will be:
Seeing the Big Picture Leading and communicating Managing a quality service Delivering at Pace
Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Location
This role is being offered as office working based at:
UKHSA Public Health Laboratory Birmingham
Heartlands HospitalBordesley Green EastBirminghamB9 5SS
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
Person Specification
Application form and Statement of Suitability
Essential
Application form and Statement of Suitability
Behaviours
Essential
Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace
