Supply Chain Officer

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder will manage the day to day Materials Management Service for dedicated areas at the Trust. The Materials Management Service provides a range of tasks including ordering, distribution and put away service, which requires initiative to ensure a robust service is delivered.The post holder will ensure the efficient and accurate receipting of goods and services into the trust and be responsible for the timely delivery of all goods received to their point of need.

The post holder will undertake regular stock review meetings with the appropriate ward managers to assess and improve the service, this will be achieved by utilising system reporting, product standardisation and savings opportunities.The post holder will ensure that all activity complies with the requirements of the Trust policies including procurement, infection control and health and safety.

The post holder will promote the benefits of efficient stock management offering advice and guidance to all departments to achieve an optimum stock level.The post holder will be a main point of contact for suppliers in particular managing delivery schedules, stock issues, implementing new products and stock returns.Working with procurement the post holder will assist in identifying savings opportunities and help drive change on the front line with the clinical departments.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7111271-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.