Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Supply Chain Manager

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustAssistant Supply Chain Manager

We are excited to offer an opportunity for aAssistant Supply Chain Manager based atWexham Park Hospital. This is a fantastic chance for someone with a strong understanding of supply chain, management and inventory systems who is ready to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking NHS Trust.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in supply chain or inventory management, ideally within a healthcare setting
In-depth knowledge of the Inventory Management Systems
Confident in gathering, analysing, and interpreting data to inform decision
Previous experience managing or supervising a team
Strong understanding of stock control processes and the use of information systems

Main duties of the job

As part of our commitment to innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement, the Trust introduced an Inventory Management System to support the Scan4Safety programme. You will play a key role in managing and driving change across Supply Chain operations, working closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Procurement Team Manager / Inventory Manager. Your focus will be on managing the teams providing strong leadership, ensuring team compliance and that the service runs smoothly and efficiently, co-ordinating staff appropriately. As the site lead you will be expected to be proficient in Inventory Management and Logistics functions and be able to perform these functions when required.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,601 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-ES139

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will enhance patient care and improve efficiency across our services.

To find out more, please read the full job description and person specification. For informal enquiries, we welcome you to get in touch wed love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will enhance patient care and improve efficiency across our services.

To find out more, please read the full job description and person specification. For informal enquiries, we welcome you to get in touch wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A detailed and in depth understanding of stock control management at Degree level gained either in previous employment or through equivalent qualifications.

Desirable

MCIPS qualified

Experience

Essential

Experience (min 2 years) at a supply chain supervisory level.
Experience of stock control in a busy, time critical environment
Experience of managing a logistics service (min 2 years)

Desirable

Experience of applying principles of change management
Supply Chain Management training and or Stock Control

Skills

Essential

Ability to interpret, analyse, communicate and present information and evidence based data
Ability to reach timely and effective decisions based on the appropriate use of information
Evidence of ability to prioritise and plan own work and work of others effectively

Desirable

Knowledge of medical/surgical goods and associated terminology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A detailed and in depth understanding of stock control management at Degree level gained either in previous employment or through equivalent qualifications.

Desirable

MCIPS qualified

Experience

Essential

Experience (min 2 years) at a supply chain supervisory level.
Experience of stock control in a busy, time critical environment
Experience of managing a logistics service (min 2 years)

Desirable

Experience of applying principles of change management
Supply Chain Management training and or Stock Control

Skills

Essential

Ability to interpret, analyse, communicate and present information and evidence based data
Ability to reach timely and effective decisions based on the appropriate use of information
Evidence of ability to prioritise and plan own work and work of others effectively

Desirable

Knowledge of medical/surgical goods and associated terminology.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)