Supply Chain Senior Team Leader

Great Ormond Street Hospital Supply Chain department are looking for a Supply Chain Senior Team Leader to work in an established team delivering an efficient and effective Materials Management services to theatres and intensive care areas.

• To help us provide an efficient service to the Trust
• Live our always values with us.
• Be a team player and a valued member of the GOSH community
• Help drive forward your career in Supply Chain, We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

• demonstrate a sound understanding of materials management and knowledge of supply chain management principles from the receipting of goods to the importance of the supply flow within a hospital environment.
• show an understanding of technologies used for the management of inventory.
• demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to talk productively with all levels of staff.
• be able to react positively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• be able to manage staff on a day to day basis.
• be able to manage staff sickness and annual leave and work out rotas around sickness and annual leave to ensure that services are covered.
• show effective problem solving skills to ensure that all aspects of the supply chain work for the benefit of the trust in terms of supply and financial management.
• Have sound product knowledge and know when to elevate problems before they become critical.
• be flexible as this is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week on rotational shifts which can be interchangeable to cover service requirements.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.