Job summary
Materials Manager
Cheltenham Hospital | Procurement | Permanent contract | Full time
Up to £47,000.00 per annum, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
Main duties of the job
You will :-
Ensure goods and services are purchased to meet hospital requirements, in line with Nuffield Health's policies and procedures
Develop the department with accountability for achieving cost management and the accurate and timely provision of all management information required
Ensure effective business planning and development for the department with input into hospital business planning, improvement and development
Act as the face of Supply Chain and make yourself a key point of contact at site
Carry out audits / reviews of the department and its performance are undertaken and recorded. Action taken in a prompt manner to address any issues raised
Engage with senior stakeholders at the facilities such as: Head of Departments, Hospital Directors, Finance Business Partners, amongst others
Drive operational excellence in areas of responsibility and assist in delivering the divisional strategy at a local level
Accountability that best practice in inventory management is followed within the department, undertaking, managing and recording planned stock counts in accordance with Nuffield Health Supply Chain policy
Cost reduction and efficiency improvements are implemented and supported
Accountability of all records relevant to area of responsibility are maintained, managed, and reported accurately and in accordance with required procedures and timescales
About us
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 32 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Materials Manager
Cheltenham Hospital | Procurement | Permanent contract | Full time
Up to £47,000.00 per annum, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
As a Materials Manager will provide leadership and management oversight & support to the daily operations of all supply chain functions at Nuffield Health Hospital. As the leader within your team, you will serve as the key lead between the Central supply chain and the hospital leadership teams, providing effective communication internally, across the hospital and within your department. You would do this, whilst supporting the individual, as well as the team 's development, knowledge, and skills improvement.
You will :-
Ensure goods and services are purchased to meet hospital requirements, in line with Nuffield Health's policies and proceduresDevelop the department with accountability for achieving cost management and the accurate and timely provision of all management information requiredEnsure effective business planning and development for the department with input into hospital business planning, improvement and developmentAct as the face of Supply Chain and make yourself a key point of contact at siteCarry out audits / reviews of the department and its performance are undertaken and recorded. Action taken in a prompt manner to address any issues raised
What are we looking for?
You will have demonstrable experience of working within Supply Chain - in a similar role previously. You will have management experience including team leadership within a commercial and finance remit, whilst working to cost control KPIs. Being a strong and effective communicator, you will have an ability to influence and and represent the Supplies Function through clear and regular communications to the hospital leadership team. Experience with Materials Management inventory systems will be advantageous
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 32 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
It starts with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Materials Manager
Cheltenham Hospital | Procurement | Permanent contract | Full time
Up to £47,000.00 per annum, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
As a Materials Manager will provide leadership and management oversight & support to the daily operations of all supply chain functions at Nuffield Health Hospital. As the leader within your team, you will serve as the key lead between the Central supply chain and the hospital leadership teams, providing effective communication internally, across the hospital and within your department. You would do this, whilst supporting the individual, as well as the team 's development, knowledge, and skills improvement.
You will :-
Ensure goods and services are purchased to meet hospital requirements, in line with Nuffield Health's policies and proceduresDevelop the department with accountability for achieving cost management and the accurate and timely provision of all management information requiredEnsure effective business planning and development for the department with input into hospital business planning, improvement and developmentAct as the face of Supply Chain and make yourself a key point of contact at siteCarry out audits / reviews of the department and its performance are undertaken and recorded. Action taken in a prompt manner to address any issues raised
What are we looking for?
You will have demonstrable experience of working within Supply Chain - in a similar role previously. You will have management experience including team leadership within a commercial and finance remit, whilst working to cost control KPIs. Being a strong and effective communicator, you will have an ability to influence and and represent the Supplies Function through clear and regular communications to the hospital leadership team. Experience with Materials Management inventory systems will be advantageous
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 32 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- You will have demonstrable experience of working within Supply Chain - in a similar role previously. You will have management experience including team leadership within a commercial and finance remit, whilst working to cost control KPIs. Being a strong and effective communicator, you will have an ability to influence and and represent the Supplies Function through clear and regular communications to the hospital leadership team. Experience with Materials Management inventory systems will be advantageous
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- You will have demonstrable experience of working within Supply Chain - in a similar role previously. You will have management experience including team leadership within a commercial and finance remit, whilst working to cost control KPIs. Being a strong and effective communicator, you will have an ability to influence and and represent the Supplies Function through clear and regular communications to the hospital leadership team. Experience with Materials Management inventory systems will be advantageous
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).