Materials Lead

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private pension

Private healthcare

Friends & family discounts

Family friendly

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programs

Training & development

Job summary

The London Independent Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Materials Lead to join the Operations team in London. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £38,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will manage stock, lead inventory processes, and ensure procurement aligns with theatre and hospital needs, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Effective leadership experience with the ability to motivate and empower within the team.
• Experience of utilising purchasing/inventory systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of effective communication
• A minimum of GCSE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in PC and MS Word/Excel
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and agreed Materials services to hospital departments ensuring materials are available in the right location, at the correct quantity within an appropriate lead time.
• Effectively manage the hospital stock and all inventory processes by understanding and setting the levels within the hospital to meet their actual and planned activity levels and advising on the appropriate stock items and suppliers to achieve best value and quality.
• Provide a Pick to Case Service, ensuring products are accurately selected and made available to an agreed lead time in accordance with Theatre list planning.
• To regularly review and continuously improve the service in conjunction with the Theatre Manager.
• Responsible for the total stock budget on site (excluding pharmaceuticals) - working with HODs on stock levels, oversee P2P processes compliance to ensure that KPI's are met and where possible beaten.
• To be a key enabler in the uptake and compliant use of the contracted ranges of product.
• Provide an efficient and effective service to key stakeholders and internal customers throughout the hospital - working to internal service level agreements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Purchasing & inventory systems

Interpersonal skills / communication

GCSE Maths & English

PC proficiency (Word/Excel)

Independent working

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Materials Lead The London Independent Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £38,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The London Independent Hospital in Stepney Green is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Materials Lead to join their team of staff in the Operations department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and agreed Materials services to hospital departments ensuring materials are available in the right location, at the correct quantity within an appropriate lead time.
• Effectively manage the hospital stock and all inventory processes by understanding and setting the levels within the hospital to meet their actual and planned activity levels and advising on the appropriate stock items and suppliers to achieve best value and quality.
• Provide a Pick to Case Service, ensuring products are accurately selected and made available to an agreed lead time in accordance with Theatre list planning.
• To regularly review and continuously improve the service in conjunction with the Theatre Manager.
• Responsible for the total stock budget on site (excluding pharmaceuticals) - working with HODs on stock levels, oversee P2P processes compliance to ensure that KPI's are met and where possible beaten.
• To be a key enabler in the uptake and compliant use of the contracted ranges of product.
• Provide an efficient and effective service to key stakeholders and internal customers throughout the hospital - working to internal service level agreements.

Applicants should meet the following criteria

• Effective leadership experience with the ability to motivate and empower within the team.
• Experience of utilising purchasing/inventory systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of effective communication
• A minimum of GSCE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities ...and much more!

About Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.

Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more.

We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally.

Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice - we make it happen.

We're also passionate about out people.

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare