Job Overview
“Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.”
An opportunity has arisen to join our Supply Chain Team in Royal United Hospital (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.
Responsibilities
- Ensure continuous supply of goods in line with the Trust’s Inventory Management system.
- Use leading‑edge technology to influence how goods are moved, managed, stored, purchased and replenished.
- Conduct scheduled visits to departments and undertake stock inventory using the provided inventory management system.
- Investigate discrepancies, solve problems, contact suppliers, and convey information to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Essential Criteria
- Intermediate ability of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
- Fast accurate keyboard skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Understanding of Supply Chain functions & processes.
- Excellent team player with good communication skills, able to work as part of busy team, and able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
- Advanced ability in use of all MS Office suite of applications.
- Good presentation skills.
Legal Requirements
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be able to provide an alternative right to work solution. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
- This post will require a submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents
- Job description and Person Spec (PDF, 680.5KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Contact
Name: Danny O'Callaghan
Job title: Line Manager
Email: dannyo'callaghan@nhs.net
