Job overview
To ensure the delivery of an efficient, reliable and cost-effective Supply Chain service that meets the needs of customers and the Trust.
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, the post holder is responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day delivery of Supply Chain services at site level, ensuring the efficient, reliable and cost-effective supply of medical and non-medical consumables to clinical and non-clinical departments and prioritising operational activities to support patient care.
The post holder provides operational supervision to the Supply Chain team, including allocating work, monitoring performance and supporting staff development to ensure service standards are maintained.
The post holder is required to support the implementation of Inventory Management systems and perform the role of Inventory Management Champion on the relevant hospital site.
The post holder will monitor supply chain performance, manage stock availability, support service improvements and ensure compliance with Trust policies, financial procedures and health and safety requirements. This role requires a combination of supervisory responsibility, operational decision-making and physical activity associated with stores and logistics operations.
Main duties of the job
Operational Service Delivery
1. Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Supply Chain services across the HGH Hospital site to ensure continuity of supply to clinical and non-clinical services.
2. Supervise the receipt, storage and distribution of goods to wards and departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
3. Prioritise operational workloads to maintain service levels and respond to urgent clinical supply requirements.
4. Investigate and resolve supply or delivery issues, escalating risks that may impact clinical services where necessary.
5. Maintain effective communication with wards, departments, suppliers and NHS Supply Chain to ensure reliable service delivery.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view
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