Supply Chain Officer

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London seeks a Supply Chain Officer to oversee medical and non-medical supplies across various sites. The role includes problem-solving, supplier communication, and physical tasks such as lifting and carrying stock. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a good standard of numeracy and the ability to work in a team. Full training is provided. The position offers an annual salary of £30,546 to £32,207, along with ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Physical fitness is critical for handling stock.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply of medical and non-medical consumables.
• Investigate discrepancies and problem-solve.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in supply rooms.

Skills

Communication and customer care skills

Time management skills

Data entry into Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Procurement methodologies

Education

Minimum GCSE pass in English and Maths

Tools

PDA or similar hand-held devices

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Supply Chain Officer

The closing date is 28 December 2025

As a Supply Chain Officer, you'll be at the heart of our dynamic supply chain operations. You’ll manage the supply of both medical and non‑medical consumables across all UCLH sites, handling everything from ordering, receiving and checking to distribution and store room and product management.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will be varied and engaging, involving problem‑solving, investigating discrepancies, and keeping our communication with suppliers and stakeholders running smoothly. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our supply chain functions are efficient and effective.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, as it involves a mix of walking, standing, pulling, pushing, bending, stretching, lifting, carrying, unpacking, and packing. Plus, you’ll have the chance to contribute to exciting department improvement and transformational activities, making a real impact on our services.

Applicants should be hardworking and motivated individuals with good written and verbal communication skills, IT experience, and a good standard of numeracy and literacy. Physical fitness is critical, and while some knowledge of supply chain/logistics practices or experience in the NHS, healthcare, industry, or retail environments is beneficial, full training is provided. You should be reliable, personable, and possess a strong work ethic. The role combines physical and office‑based activities.

Main duties of the job

As a Supply Chain Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an effective and professional supply chain service. This includes managing the supply of medical consumables, non‑medical consumables (exclusions are capital purchases, Sterile Services products, and Pharmaceuticals) to user departments across all UCLH sites.

This description is inclusive of all functions defined within the internal supply chain and its associated areas including receiving, checking, receipt, distribution, ordering, store management, maintaining appropriate stock levels and assisting in department improvement and transformational activity.

Your role will also include investigating discrepancies, problem solving, contacting suppliers, conveying information to stakeholders in a timely manner and has an element of physical activity.

Applications will only be considered from individuals who have the legal right to work in the UK. As this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the UK Sponsorship requirements, we are unable to sponsor applicants.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

To support and deliver the Trusts multi‑faceted supply chain service. To assist the smooth running of the service and provide additional support as required. To manage inbound deliveries. To manage and check stock levels and place orders accordingly. To ensure all roll cages (and packaging) are removed from customer areas when unloading/put away activity is completed and stowed correct in authorised areas. To report any non‑compliance, inefficiencies or inaccuracies in existing systems/processes to the Supply Chain Supervisor. To ensure all store rooms are maintained in a tidy and accessible state ensuring compliance with health and safety. To provide excellent customer service and support to all areas of supply chain activity managed under the Procurement and Supply Chain Department. To work kindly, collaboratively and empathetically with colleagues, customers and managers.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE pass or equivalent. English and Maths essential. Computer literate.
• Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain (inc. material management) methodologies and concepts.

Experience

• Previous Supply Chain/Logistics/Stores experience
• Experience/ suitable skills of working in a hospital and/or healthcare environment.
• Experience in Procurement or related activities
• Experience in using PDA or similar hand‑held devices

Skills and Abilities

• Communication and customer care skills
• Time management skills, ability to prioritise workload, reliable & punctual. Must be flexible to changing tasks and able to use own initiative.
• Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/ supply chain i.e., NVQ.
• Willing to promote and take further training within the supply chain environment.
• Assisting in delivering good quality service which achieves value added and/ or cash releasing savings.
• Data entry into Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or any other electronic data entry system
• Must be flexible to changing tasks and able to use own initiative
• Experience of and the ability to review and improve existing procedures.

Personal Qualities and Development

• Professional and proactive self‑starter that is able to work using their own initiative or within a team.
• Polite, hard‑working and goal orientated.
• Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/ supply chain i.e., NVQ.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Must demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

• Must be neat and presentable at all times.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
• Must be passed fit to perform full duties of the post which includes physical effort (e lifting and handling requirements) this will be determined through occupational health and any reasonable aids provided where possible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£30,546 to £32,207 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS