Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Supply Chain Senior Team Leader

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital Supply Chain department are looking for a Supply Chain Senior Team Leader to work in an established team delivering an efficient and effective Materials Management services to theatres and intensive care areas.

Why you should join us

To help us provide an efficient service to the Trust

Live our always values with us.

Be a team player and a valued member of the GOSH community

Help drive forward your career in Supply Chain

Main duties of the job

What does a great Senior Team Leader do?

demonstrate a sound understanding of materials management and knowledge of supply chain management principles from the receipting of goods to the importance of the supply flow within a hospital environment.

show an understanding of technologies used for the management of inventory.

demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to talk productively with all levels of staff.

be able to react positively under pressure in a demanding environment.

be able to manage staff on a day to day basis.

be able to manage staff sickness and annual leave and work out rotas around sickness and annual leave to ensure that services are covered.

show effective problem solving skills to ensure that all aspects of the supply chain work for the benefit of the trust in terms of supply and financial management.

Have sound product knowledge and no when to escalate problems before they become critical.

be flexible as this is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week on rotational shifts which can be interchangeable to cover service requirements.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-FIN-7664520

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3GH


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • Our Always values
  • Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
  • Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • MCIPS or equivalent Business qualification at post graduate level
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supply Chain Management

Desirable

  • Membership of the Charted Institute Logistics and Transport

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of supervising a team
  • Material management experience
  • Computer literacy: word/excel/email
  • Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
  • Awareness of Public Sector Legislation
  • Knowledge of ward inventory control
  • Experience of manual handling best practice
  • Experience in purchasing processes and Supply Chain Management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Good Persuasive and motivational skills
  • Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
  • Methodical approach to work
  • Proven excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Good analytical and presentation skills
Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • Our Always values
  • Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
  • Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • MCIPS or equivalent Business qualification at post graduate level
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supply Chain Management

Desirable

  • Membership of the Charted Institute Logistics and Transport

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of supervising a team
  • Material management experience
  • Computer literacy: word/excel/email
  • Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
  • Awareness of Public Sector Legislation
  • Knowledge of ward inventory control
  • Experience of manual handling best practice
  • Experience in purchasing processes and Supply Chain Management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Good Persuasive and motivational skills
  • Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
  • Methodical approach to work
  • Proven excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Good analytical and presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3GH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3GH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Supply Chain

James Fry

James.fry@gosh.nhs.uk

02077626283

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-FIN-7664520

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3GH


Supporting documents

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