Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Supply Chain Team Leader

The closing date is 17 October 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Supply Chain Team Leader within the Endoscopy unit Royal hospital

The successful candidate will be responsible for the receipt, storage, distribution and supply of goods within the endoscopy unitManage all matters relating to the stock holding, receipting anddistribution of goods accepted by stores.Resolve customer and supplier enquires relating to the serviceprovision.Support staff and service users in the roll out and ongoing use ofinventory management systems

Main duties of the job

To ensure adequate stock control to ensure service runs smoothly

To lead the supply chain assistants responsible for providing stockcontrol, re-ordering and supply services in accordance with Trustprocedures.

To oversee stock control procedures off-loading of goods, andreceipting of items to ensure appropriate storage and delivery to theagreed locations in a reliable, timely, and convenient manner usinginventory management systems provided.

To support, monitor and review the activities of the team to ensure thatthey provide a service to the agreed level.

To develop the service with the supply chain manager to meet thechanging requirements of customers and the external market.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-359-25

Job locations

Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To designate roles within the team and use negotiation andpersuasive skills to solve problems.To support Team members with procurement advice for allocatedsavings projectsProviding information on relevant UK purchasing legislation and theTrusts SFIs.To provide a first check on the quality of the goods received and toreport any obvious damage or discrepancies in according with trustprocedures.To check the accuracy of the supporting documentation of deliveredgoods.

To ensure the offloading of deliveries and restocking the storageareas to agreed levels is carried out by the team with in the ward anddepartments in receipt of service and break down cages for collectionTo dispose of waste packaging in line with trust waste managementpolicyTo re-order the agreed range of goods to the predetermined stocklevels by utilising the electronic ordering system used within the trust.Provide a service to customers throughout the trust and externalcustomers in a timely and convenient manner.To assist with any specific project work on behalf of the supply chainmanager or senior Procurement officer.Liaise and work with procurement staff and service users

To identify the cost implications of budget pressures to budget holderson a regular basis.To help develop the service provided to customers in response totheir requirement and changes within the trust and external markets.Achieve stakeholder support and sign off to any changes in theservice provided.Work with end users to offer advice on alternatives which mayproduce savings.To work to solve problems and differences using negotiation andpersuasive skills.To achieve sign off of prospective benefits enabling Truststakeholders to contribute to SFIP achievement

Job description

Job responsibilities

To designate roles within the team and use negotiation andpersuasive skills to solve problems.To support Team members with procurement advice for allocatedsavings projectsProviding information on relevant UK purchasing legislation and theTrusts SFIs.To provide a first check on the quality of the goods received and toreport any obvious damage or discrepancies in according with trustprocedures.To check the accuracy of the supporting documentation of deliveredgoods.

To ensure the offloading of deliveries and restocking the storageareas to agreed levels is carried out by the team with in the ward anddepartments in receipt of service and break down cages for collectionTo dispose of waste packaging in line with trust waste managementpolicyTo re-order the agreed range of goods to the predetermined stocklevels by utilising the electronic ordering system used within the trust.Provide a service to customers throughout the trust and externalcustomers in a timely and convenient manner.To assist with any specific project work on behalf of the supply chainmanager or senior Procurement officer.Liaise and work with procurement staff and service users

To identify the cost implications of budget pressures to budget holderson a regular basis.To help develop the service provided to customers in response totheir requirement and changes within the trust and external markets.Achieve stakeholder support and sign off to any changes in theservice provided.Work with end users to offer advice on alternatives which mayproduce savings.To work to solve problems and differences using negotiation andpersuasive skills.To achieve sign off of prospective benefits enabling Truststakeholders to contribute to SFIP achievement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ 3 Stores Management/Customer Services /CIPS qualification or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of Stock Control Systems
  • Computer literate with detailed knowledge of basic computer packages e.g. e-Procurement Systems, Email, Excel
  • Manage sickness/absence and organise cover from within the team to ensure main duties are covered.
  • Ability to work to timetables / deadlines.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of UK Procurement Rules

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience as stores and supplies team leader in a fast moving environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in providing statistical analysis effectively.
  • Customer services experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage a team of supply chain assistants ensuring full coverage of all supply chain activities across the Trust.
  • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships inside and outside of the department.
  • Well organised with a systematic approach to work.
  • Ability to effectively manage discrepancies, incorrect deliveries and notify suppliers/finance of any adjustments.
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Strong Interpersonal skills, good standard of oral and written communication.

Other

Essential

  • To undertake duties including repetitive lifting and carrying weights in accordance with Manual Handling Procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ 3 Stores Management/Customer Services /CIPS qualification or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of Stock Control Systems
  • Computer literate with detailed knowledge of basic computer packages e.g. e-Procurement Systems, Email, Excel
  • Manage sickness/absence and organise cover from within the team to ensure main duties are covered.
  • Ability to work to timetables / deadlines.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of UK Procurement Rules

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience as stores and supplies team leader in a fast moving environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in providing statistical analysis effectively.
  • Customer services experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage a team of supply chain assistants ensuring full coverage of all supply chain activities across the Trust.
  • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships inside and outside of the department.
  • Well organised with a systematic approach to work.
  • Ability to effectively manage discrepancies, incorrect deliveries and notify suppliers/finance of any adjustments.
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Strong Interpersonal skills, good standard of oral and written communication.

Other

Essential

  • To undertake duties including repetitive lifting and carrying weights in accordance with Manual Handling Procedures

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy unit manager

jayne farnon

jayne.farnon@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517062892

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-359-25

Job locations

Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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