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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent: Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday)
Job ref
180-F-245310
Employer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cambridge University Hospitals
Town
Cambridge
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Materials Management Supervisor

Band 4

Job overview

We are looking for motivated, self-starting, resourceful individual who are keen to join a growing Procurement and Supply Chain department to deliver value through the execution and delivery of strategic business intelligence, procurement and category management. The Materials Management Supervisor will report to the Deputy Supply Chain and Supply Chain Managers; with responsibility for the delivery and development of efficient and effective out of hours services, with robust systems and processes.

Main duties of the job

You will act as the supervisor for “out of hours” services facilitated by the Procurement & Supply Chain team. Please see job description.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

-        applied for a Graduate visa

-        or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

-        or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 23-July-2024

Interviews are due to be held on 9-August-2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving License) – or equivalent
  • (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) Level 2 or higher – or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience with the Supervision, organisation and review of the work activities of team members. Prioritisation of workload activities in order to achieve agreed service levels.
  • Interpretation and explanation of policies and procedures to team members.
  • Preparation of clear and concise reports.
  • Maintain appropriate records and documentation
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Supply Chains, stock control or purchasing
  • Experience of working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply / logistics environment
  • Experience of NHS Purchase Order/stock control systems

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clear understanding of stock keeping and stock management techniques including a clear understanding of FIFO and stock rotation methods
  • Understanding of Materials Management processes and associated workflow.
  • Knowledge of software based Inventory Management programmes
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
  • Link training experience
  • NHS Supply Chain process knowledge

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
  • Good keyboard and computer literacy skills.
  • The ability to motivate and supervise teams of people working to tight time schedules.
Desirable criteria
  • A well-developed attention to detail.
  • Ability to write and review processes and procedures.

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis
  • Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise
  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together, safe, kind, excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Age-Friendly Employer PledgeCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.NHS Rainbow badgeTime to changeDisability confident committedStep into health

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matthew Cooper
Job title
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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