Supply Chain Coordinator - Royal United Hospitals Bath
The closing date is 14 June 2026
An opportunity has arisen to join our Supply Chain Team in Royal United Hospitals (Bath), based out of the site at Combe Park, Bath as a Supply Chain Coordinator.
The Royal United Hospital (Bath) is part of the Integrated Care Service initiative between Salisbury, Bath and Swindon.
It is a time of huge opportunities and impactful changes within the NHS, modernising the service by adopting GS1 standards and Scan4Safety methods.
The successful applicant will have a drive to deliver outstanding Supply Chain Service to our clinicians and ensure all the processes are followed so we can ensure the patient is safe and all products are available to the end users.
This is a customer focused role providing a service to maintain a continuous supply of goods to the forefront to deliver patient and clinical care.
The role is varied and very physical in nature due to the activities that will be undertaken such as picking, packing, sorting, and the distribution of goods.
The role is a full time 37.5 hours / week Mon - Fri 08:00 - 16:00.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and highly motivated individual to join our Supply Chain team at the RUH in Bath. This role is to enhance the level of service delivered to the Acute trust and to drive improvements.
As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that clinical services within the hospital have a continuous supply of goods in line with the Trust's Inventory Management system. With the use of this leading‑edge technology, you will be able to influence how goods are moved, managed, stored, purchased & replenished within your remit.
The role requires scheduled visits to the departments, undertaking stock inventory using a provided inventory management system.
The role will include investigating discrepancies, problem solving, contacting suppliers, and conveying information to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Bath is a wonderful place to live and work. Our main hospital site is 1.5 miles from the city centre and is served by great transport links including Park & Ride services and the national cycle route 24, 244. Bath offers excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene.
If we receive a high level of applications, the vacancy may close early. So we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you need additional time, please contact recruitment to discuss if we can help.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and a budget of £1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Maths and English GCSE at grade C and above or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience of working in a multi‑functional business environment.
* Experience of working in a purchasing and supplies function within a multi‑function service industry or public sector organisation.
* Previous experience of procurement systems both electronic and paper based.
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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