Job summary
Deputy Head of Supply Chain (Whipps Cross), Procurement & Supply Chain DepartmentBand 7An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Barts Health NHS Trust Supply Chain Team as Deputy Head of Supply Chain for our Whipps Cross hospital site. The post holder will be responsible for provision of the day-to-day Supply Chain operational service to wards and departments in the Trust as part of the overall Procurement Team. The post holder willsupport the development and implementation of the Barts Health Supply Chain Transformation strategy, with particular emphasis on Atticus Inventory Management System deployment to the supply chain warehouse facility based at Whipps Cross. The warehouse facility was developed for the storage of PPE during the recent COVID pandemic,we now have an exciting opportunity to redevelop this space to support the trust in saving opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Staff management and strong leadership experience & qualities are vital for this role. Excellent communication, organisation, service delivery and the ability to manage competing priorities are also key skills. You will need to be flexible and be able to work across multiple sites. Computer literacy is essential as you will be expected to work across allMicrosoft Office applications, the Trust Inventory Management System and other Procurement and Supply Chain related systems. Warehouse experience is highly desirable.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in applying but would like further information about the role, or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Becca Bines; r.bines@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in applying but would like further information about the role, or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Becca Bines; r.bines@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Professional user Atticus Inventory Management System
- Knowledge of all Procurement systems and relevant interfaces
Desirable
- Membership of (or studying for) the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or other relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in logistics, inventory control and supply chain management
- Demonstrable staff management and development experience.
- Proven proficiency in the use of Procurement and Inventory Management Systems, ideally within a healthcare setting.
- Understanding of DHSC Scan4Safety guiding principles underpinned by GS1 and PEPPOL (Pan European Public Procurement OnLine) standards.
- Managing Warehouse facilities and all aspects of operational requirements.
Desirable
- Significant previous experience of project management within a complex organisation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Able to provide, receive and present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Effective communicator with diverse audiences: able to communicate to a wide range of internal guiding them to a certain course of action.
- Able to develop and deliver formal, complex presentations to groups.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships at all levels.
- Ability and desire to work as part of a team: listening and learning from others regardless of hierarchies; sharing ideas, engaging in open and honest debate; adapting plans based on relevant information and knowledge.
- Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities; formulating, adjusting plans or strategies.
- Developed analytical skills.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Strong motivational management skills
- Experience in identifying development and training opportunities for staff or co-workers
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Professional user Atticus Inventory Management System
- Knowledge of all Procurement systems and relevant interfaces
Desirable
- Membership of (or studying for) the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or other relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in logistics, inventory control and supply chain management
- Demonstrable staff management and development experience.
- Proven proficiency in the use of Procurement and Inventory Management Systems, ideally within a healthcare setting.
- Understanding of DHSC Scan4Safety guiding principles underpinned by GS1 and PEPPOL (Pan European Public Procurement OnLine) standards.
- Managing Warehouse facilities and all aspects of operational requirements.
Desirable
- Significant previous experience of project management within a complex organisation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Able to provide, receive and present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Effective communicator with diverse audiences: able to communicate to a wide range of internal guiding them to a certain course of action.
- Able to develop and deliver formal, complex presentations to groups.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships at all levels.
- Ability and desire to work as part of a team: listening and learning from others regardless of hierarchies; sharing ideas, engaging in open and honest debate; adapting plans based on relevant information and knowledge.
- Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities; formulating, adjusting plans or strategies.
- Developed analytical skills.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Strong motivational management skills
- Experience in identifying development and training opportunities for staff or co-workers
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
