About this role
Job summary
Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustMaterials Management Team Leader
This is a fantastic chance for someone with a strong understanding of inventory systems, who is ready to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking NHS Trust.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in supply chain or inventory management, ideally within a healthcare setting
In-depth knowledge of the Omnicell Inventory Management System
Confident in gathering, analysing, and interpreting data to inform decision
Previous experience managing or supervising a small team
Strong understanding of stock control processes and the use of information system
Main duties of the job
As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, the Trust is introducing a new Inventory Management System to support the Scan4Safety programme. You will play a key role in delivering and managing this system, working closely with the Assistant Supply Chain Manager and a small, dedicated team. Your focus will be on stock control and the timely replenishment of clinical consumables, alongside overseeing the rollout and continued administration of the system.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Understand stock control gained either in previous employment or through equivalent qualification Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
Equivalent experience to NVQ 3 Holder of NVQ 3 SCM
Experience Essential
Experience (min 2 years) at a systems or information and data analysis role Experience of stock control, materials management Experience of Trust Inventory Management System
Desirable
Experience of applying principles of change management Experience of Supervisory/Managing a Materials management team Knowledge of Frimley Health NHSFT Experience of Heatherwood Hospital
Skills Essential
Demonstrable IT skills and knowledge of MS Office suite Evidence of ability to prioritise and plan own work and work of others effectively
Desirable
NHS Supplies Healthcare terminology Supply Chain Management training
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heatherwood
Brooke Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)