Supply Chain Officer

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a Supply Chain Officer to deliver efficient services to wards and theatres. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, a background in materials management, and problem-solving abilities. This full-time role involves working 37.5 hours per week on rotational shifts and is focused on providing effective supply chain solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate sound understanding of materials management.
• Show understanding of technologies used for supply management.
• Be flexible for rotational shifts and cover service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient materials management services to wards and theatres.
• Ensure all aspects of the supply chain function effectively.
• React positively under pressure in a demanding environment.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of general supply chain management

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Great Ormond Street Hospital Supply Chain department are looking for a Supply Chain Officer to work in an established team delivering an efficient and effective Materials Management services to wards and theatres.

Why you should join us?

• To help us provide an efficient service to the Trust
• Live our always values with us.
• Be a team player and a valued member of the GOSH community
• Help drive forward your career in Supply Chain

The vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have applied.

What does a great Supply Chain Officer do?

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of materials management and knowledge of general supply chain management principles from the receipting of goods, to the importance of the supply flow within a hospital environment.
• Show an understanding of technologies used for the management of supplies.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to react positively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Show effective problem solving skills to ensure that all aspects of the supply chain work for the benefit of the trust in terms of supply and financial management.
• Be flexible as this is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week on rotational shifts which can be interchangeable to cover service requirement

Previous applicants need not apply.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Arpita Patel
Job title: Supply Chain Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 02074059200