Job summary
- Main area
- Supplies
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend working required, Mon - Fri 07:00 am to 16:00 pm.)
- Job ref
- 247-SS-SupplyS-1025P
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Letchworth
- Town
- Letchworth
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Supplies Supervisor
NHS AfC: Band 6
EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!
Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:
- Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits
- Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks
- Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value
Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply
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Job overview
The Supplies supervisor is an integral part of the Procurement and Supplies team management structure, responsible for the line management of a team of Supplies inventory assistants that receive incoming deliveries, check goods are received, and respond to orders from across the Trust sites and ensure the accurate picking and dispatch of goods ordered.
The post holder will support and deputise for (where appropriate) the Procurement and Supplies Manager overseeing the receipt and delivery of Medical Consumables, Equipment, PPE, and Pharmacy products ensuring compliance with Trust Operating procedures, and other relevant legislation and best practice guidance
Main duties of the job
- Function as a specialist advisor and a source for information in matters relating to the consumable product range and availability of stock to all grades and disciplines of staff within Trust departments.
- Maintain a sufficient supply of consumable products to meet Trust operational requirements, considering both internal pressure (such as seasonal fluctuations) and external pressure (such as Brexit, Covid19 and supply shortages) to maintain sufficient stock within agreed PAR levels.
- Function as a supplies expert in Supplies related issues always demonstrating best practice and adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
- Lead on the development, training, and on-going support of supplies inventory staff and function as a role model providing supervision and mentorship where necessary ensuring staff training and supervision is up to date.
- Identify risks and support the risk assessments process in relation to safe systems of work and promote best practice.
For further detail see the job description and personal specification
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE A-C level of education or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving license (maximum of 3 points – dependent on code).
Desirable criteria
- CIPS Qualified
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Formal supply chain or inventory management training.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management.
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
- Ability to manage and supervise staff on site
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working to a good level with Microsoft Office products e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Ability to seek efficiency savings and implement cost improvement opportunities.
- Ability to allocate and oversee blocks of work.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Customer focused and friendly.
- Able to motivate others and set high standards.
- Team player with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to own personal development.
- Ability to work flexibly and if necessary outside normal office hours.
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict.
- Positive attitude towards change and development.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bob Wilson
- Job title
- Procurement and Supplies Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01462472620
- Additional information
Stephen Dubery- 07702718812
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