Job summary
The Supply Chain function of Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) manages the procurement and internal services to supply medical, clinical and surgical consumables, non-medical consumables and all other non-capital products to all the departments across specialties within CUH.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver an efficient and cost effective supply chain function across the Trust which instils materials management best practice, customer service excellence and the continual pursuit of value for money.
Manage performance targets within the department to agreed levels of service and objectives, including the management of projects and the development of supply chain initiatives which support the Trust's Procurement Strategy.
Maximise the operational benefits of inventory management systems technology and oversee its development and successful implementation across the Trust.
About us
Our TrustCambridge 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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 employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on the 31st October 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 15th November 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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 employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on the 31st October 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 15th November 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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
- A-Level or equivalent higher education.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Logistics Operations Management.
- Member of the (or studying towards) the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
- Member of the (or studying towards) the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Management experience in Operational Supply Chain in a hospital or Healthcare related environment.
- Previous Logistics and Supply Chain experience within a complex organisation.
- Experience of working as part of a change management process.
- Business requirement analysis and process re- engineering.
- Deputising in a Managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Analysis of statistical data and present clear and concise reports across the organisation.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working with stock management and purchasing systems.
Desirable
- Managing and motivating a diverse team.
- Line managing large teams of people.
- NHS Experience.
- Performing staff recruitment and performance appraisals.
- Training & Education delivery.
- Project Management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong organisational/motivational management skills.
- Working knowledge of NHS Supply chain software & Concepts.
- Basic principles of effective supervision and motivation.
- Detailed knowledge of inventory management processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Procurement IT Systems.
- Qlikview Reporting software.
- Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions.
Skills
Essential
- Negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate/influence at all levels.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships.
- Good organisational skills with ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self motivated and proactive with ability to work on own initiative and make difficult decisions.
- Leadership, motivational and teamworking skills.
- A flexible and open approach towards goal achievement.
Desirable
- Report generation and data manipulation techniques.
- Strong and accurate IT skills particularly spreadsheets and databases.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level or equivalent higher education.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Logistics Operations Management.
- Member of the (or studying towards) the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
- Member of the (or studying towards) the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Management experience in Operational Supply Chain in a hospital or Healthcare related environment.
- Previous Logistics and Supply Chain experience within a complex organisation.
- Experience of working as part of a change management process.
- Business requirement analysis and process re- engineering.
- Deputising in a Managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Analysis of statistical data and present clear and concise reports across the organisation.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working with stock management and purchasing systems.
Desirable
- Managing and motivating a diverse team.
- Line managing large teams of people.
- NHS Experience.
- Performing staff recruitment and performance appraisals.
- Training & Education delivery.
- Project Management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong organisational/motivational management skills.
- Working knowledge of NHS Supply chain software & Concepts.
- Basic principles of effective supervision and motivation.
- Detailed knowledge of inventory management processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Procurement IT Systems.
- Qlikview Reporting software.
- Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions.
Skills
Essential
- Negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate/influence at all levels.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships.
- Good organisational skills with ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self motivated and proactive with ability to work on own initiative and make difficult decisions.
- Leadership, motivational and teamworking skills.
- A flexible and open approach towards goal achievement.
Desirable
- Report generation and data manipulation techniques.
- Strong and accurate IT skills particularly spreadsheets and databases.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)