Band 3 - Supply Chain Controller, Procurement & Supply Chain

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Controller to manage stock movements, order fulfilment and ward top-ups from Hemel Hempstead. You will work across hospitals to ensure timely receipt, storage and replenishment of goods using our Genesis system and bar code technology.

The role requires accuracy, good communication and the ability to prioritise under tight deadlines, with knowledge of NHS supplies and a collaborative approach to implementing

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of NHS goods/services would be desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Order and stow stock at ward/department level using bar code systems where solutions exist.
• Top-up wards and clinical areas according to pre-determined schedule.
• Receipt, issue and stow stock using Genesis system.
• Rotate stock by expiry date to ensure shortest life stock is used first.
• Process requisitions on the computer system with delegated authority for ward/department orders.
• Ensure returns to suppliers are processed with correct paperwork and supplier credit raised.
• Maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other Supply Chain Controllers to standardise best practices.

Skills

Stock control

Supply chain operations

Tools

Genesis system

Bar code systems

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join our Procurement and Supply Chain Department as a Supply Chain Controller.

This position involves using various IT systems, utilising both desktop and handheld devices, and covers a wide range of duties that require accuracy and efficiency. These include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution, and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management System within the organisation.

We are looking for someone with good communication and organisational skills, who can work to competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Previous experience in a stock control or supply chain environment is desirable, as is knowledge of goods and services used within the NHS.

Please note this job is based at Hemel.

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

To order and stow stock at ward/department level, using bar code systems where materials management and theatres solutions have been established for agreed stocked product lines.

Top-up of wards and clinical areas to be carried out in accordance with pre-determined schedule.

Timely receipt of orders placed forward top-up on Trust Inventory system.

To replenish, receipt, issue and stow stock using Genesis system.

Stock to be rotated by expiry date when topping-up storage locations, ensuring stock with shortest life is in position to be used first.

To process requisitions on the computer system in accordance with an agreed input timetable, with delegated responsibility for authorising orders for wards and departments.

To ensure any returns to suppliers are processed efficiently, with the correct paperwork, and a credit is raised by the supplier

To maintain professional and effective relationships with all key stakeholders

To work collaboratively with other Supply Chain Controllers to adopt standardised best practice initiatives across all areas and in line with Supply Chain Manager’s instructions.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ann Pinkerton Job title: Materials Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07879 425251