Supplies Supervisor

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Letchworth is seeking a Supplies Supervisor to manage the inventory team and oversee the delivery of medical supplies. The role involves ensuring compliance with operational procedures and training staff while handling procurement challenges. The ideal candidate should be experienced in supply chain management and capable of leading a team to maintain operational efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible working requests

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a supplies or procurement environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance with operational procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Supplies inventory assistants.
• Oversee the receipt and delivery of medical consumables and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with trust policies and procedures.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Risk assessment

Job description

Overview

The Supplies supervisor is an integral part of the Procurement and Supplies team management structure, responsible for the line management of a team of Supplies inventory assistants that receive incoming deliveries, check goods are received, and respond to orders from across the Trust sites and ensure the accurate picking and dispatch of goods ordered. The post holder will support and deputise for (where appropriate) the Procurement and Supplies Manager overseeing the receipt and delivery of Medical Consumables, Equipment, PPE, and Pharmacy products ensuring compliance with Trust Operating procedures, and other relevant legislation and best practice guidance.

Responsibilities

• Function as a specialist advisor and a source for information in matters relating to the consumable product range and availability of stock to all grades and disciplines of staff within Trust departments.
• Maintain a sufficient supply of consumable products to meet Trust operational requirements, considering both internal pressure (such as seasonal fluctuations) and external pressure (such as Brexit, Covid19 and supply shortages) to maintain sufficient stock within agreed PAR levels.
• Function as a supplies expert in Supplies related issues always demonstrating best practice and adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
• Lead on the development, training, and on-going support of supplies inventory staff and function as a role model providing supervision and mentorship where necessary ensuring staff training and supervision is up to date.
• Identify risks and support the risk assessments process in relation to safe systems of work and promote best practice.

Additional information

For further detail see the job description and personal specification.

Regional context

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bob Wilson; Job title: Procurement and Supplies Manager; Email: [e-mail]; Telephone: [phone]. Stephen Dubery - 07702718812