Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Supply Chain Officer

The closing date is 09 November 2025

Job summary

To provide and manage a materials management replenishment service for medical and other consumables used within Torbay Hospital.

Ensure that all stocks are managed appropriately and cost effectively, whilst meeting the needs of the end user.

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Main duties of the job

  • Assist the Logistics Manager to implement and improve working methodologies and procedures in order to maintain service delivery.
  • Maintain a programme of stock checks, valuations and stock level authorisations with Ward managers.
  • Engage with DHoP and other Procurement staff.
  • To maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff and delivery drivers.
  • Be responsible for one's own personal Health and Safety, as the post involves manual handling of possibly heavy items.
  • Chase outstanding orders with suppliers including NHS Supply Chain.
  • To provide back up for other staff in the event of sickness and annual leave as requested, including cover for Logistics Supply Chain Assistants in emergencies.
  • To assist with stock take as directed by Logistics Manager/Supervisors.
  • Undertake any duties commensurate with position, and as directed by Logistics Supervisor/Logistics Manager.
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of Genesis, Inventory Management System, to book stock orders, receipt and transfer products, carry out stock enquires and stock take.

About us

The maintenance of excellence in customer relationships between the Department and its Service Users.

To work with Clinical Staff to gain the necessary experience, skills and knowledge to develop further and improve the service provided.

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Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7448717-CORP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in either Stock Control or Theatres

Desirable

  • Experience within Special Theatres
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in either Stock Control or Theatres

Desirable

  • Experience within Special Theatres

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Logistics Manager

Keith Moon

keithmoon@nhs.net

01803656509

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7448717-CORP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Supporting documents

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