Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Supply Chain Coordinator

The closing date is 03 January 2026

Job summary

Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

Main duties of the job

  • Operate the Inventory Management System to process, track and replenish stock.
  • Use an advanced Inventory Management System, utilising barcode technology to order medical and surgical products.
  • Pick, pack and deliver medical and surgical supplies to wards and departments.
  • Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock audits.
  • Provide friendly, efficient customer service to clinical and non-clinical teams.
  • Prioritise workload to meet deadlines and respond to urgent requests.
  • Perform light manual handling as required and follow health and safety procedures.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain processes.

About us

The vision for our single corporate services is to:

  • Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
  • Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
  • Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
  • Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
  • Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
  • Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
  • Build resilience for individuals and our teams.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1824E

Job locations

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Cosham

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Band: 3 Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Join our friendly Procurement and Supply Department and play a key role keeping wards and departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital and St Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight, stocked and ready to treat patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Band: 3 Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Join our friendly Procurement and Supply Department and play a key role keeping wards and departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital and St Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight, stocked and ready to treat patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a service industry
  • Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
  • Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices

Desirable

  • Previous experience in supply chain, stock control, retail, hospitality or a hospital environment is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level

Desirable

  • Training in moving and handling goods

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Enthusiastic team player with a positive, customer focused attitude; Keyboard and basic IT skills; Good verbal communication and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and clinical teams; Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines in a fast paced environment; Willingness to undertake light lifting and follow manual handling guidance.

Desirable

  • The skill to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a service industry
  • Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
  • Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices

Desirable

  • Previous experience in supply chain, stock control, retail, hospitality or a hospital environment is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level

Desirable

  • Training in moving and handling goods

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Enthusiastic team player with a positive, customer focused attitude; Keyboard and basic IT skills; Good verbal communication and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and clinical teams; Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines in a fast paced environment; Willingness to undertake light lifting and follow manual handling guidance.

Desirable

  • The skill to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Cosham

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Cosham

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Supply Chain Manager

Abigail Gubbey

Abigail.gubbey3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1824E

Job locations

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Cosham

PO6 3LY


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