Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Supply Chain Coordinator

The closing date is 04 March 2026

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Job summary

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:St Mary's Hospital (IOW), Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG

Main duties of the job

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.

Key responsibilities

Operate the Inventory Management System to process, track and replenish stock.
Usean 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

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle 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.

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.

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1905L

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO32 6HR

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for

Enthusiastic team player with a positive, customer focused attitude.
Keyboard and basic IT skills; full training on our Inventory Management System will be given.
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.
The skill to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.
Previous experience in supply chain, stock control, retail, hospitality or a hospital environment is desirable but not essential.

Whilst our Procurement team is based at Lakeside North Harbour, our Supply Chain Teams are based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth as well as at St. Marys in Newport IoW.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for

Enthusiastic team player with a positive, customer focused attitude.
Keyboard and basic IT skills; full training on our Inventory Management System will be given.
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.
The skill to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.
Previous experience in supply chain, stock control, retail, hospitality or a hospital environment is desirable but not essential.

Whilst our Procurement team is based at Lakeside North Harbour, our Supply Chain Teams are based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth as well as at St. Marys in Newport IoW.

Person Specification

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.

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

Person Specification

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.

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

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO32 6HR

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO32 6HR

Employer's website

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