Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Job Overview

Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Assistant Supply Chain Manager based at Wexham Park Hospital
. This is a fantastic chance for someone with a strong understanding of supply chain, management and 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.

• Proven experience in supply chain or inventory management, ideally within a healthcare setting
• In‑depth knowledge of the Inventory Management Systems
• Confident in gathering, analysing and interpreting data to inform decision
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team
• Strong understanding of stock control processes and the use of information systems

As part of our commitment to innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement, the Trust introduced an Inventory Management System to support the Scan4

Safety programme. You will play a key role in managing and driving change across Supply Chain operations, working closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Procurement Team Manager / Inventory Manager. Your focus will be on managing the teams, providing strong leadership, ensuring compliance and that the service runs smoothly and efficiently, and coordinating staff appropriately. As the site lead you will be expected to be proficient in Inventory Management and Logistics functions and be able to perform these functions when required.

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 offer a wide range of professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training.

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.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will enhance patient care and improve efficiency across our services.

Essential criteria

• A detailed and in‑depth understanding of stock control management at degree level gained either in previous employment or through equivalent qualifications.

Desirable criteria

• MCIPS qualified

Essential criteria

• Experience (minimum 2 years) at a supply chain supervisory level.
• Experience of stock control in a busy, time‑critical environment.
• Experience of managing a logistics service (minimum 2 years).

Desirable criteria

• Experience of applying principles of change management.
• Supply Chain Management training and/or Stock Control training.

Essential criteria

• Ability to interpret, analyse, communicate and present information and evidence‑based data.
• Ability to reach timely and effective decisions based on the appropriate use of information.
• Evidence of ability to prioritise and plan own work and the work of others effectively.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of medical/surgical goods and associated terminology.

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