Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Supply Chain Coordinator

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Job summary

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
Southern Health Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Solent NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals

Main duties of the job

Band 3: £24,071 - £25,674

Hours: Full time

The Procurement and Supply Chain Department are an enthusiastic team looking for new team players to join our Supply Chain Team. This role is to provide an essential supply chain management service for Theatres at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.

You will work in a fast-paced environment and be an essential part in supporting our clinical colleagues, ensuring the right products are in the right place and at the right time. The Team utilises barcode scanning technology to order products. Working as a Team and attention to detail to key to provide the service. There is an expectation that involves moving, lifting and delivery of products.

You will have a adaptable approach to work and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues. You should be able to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1273F

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process routine information advising customers and work colleagues using persuasive skill to maximise cost effectiveness within the Supply Chain.

Understand and follow routine Supply Chain Procedures to ensure the agreed levels of service are achieved.

Purchase goods and services through the E Procurement systems against contracts as requested by the budget holders.

Take responsibility for stock levels for departments using the Supply Chain Service.

Take responsibility to ensure accurate data entry is carried out to meet input deadlines within supplies systems.

Resolve any queries, uplifts or collections on behalf of the customer liaising with NHS Supply Chain and commercial suppliers.

Inform the customer of any potential problems within the Supply Chain to ensure adequate stock or stock alternatives are available for end user.

Ensure all stock rooms are maintained in a tidy condition to meet current Health & Safety regulations.