Supply Chain Senior Team Leader
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Supply Chain Senior Team Leader to work in an established team delivering an efficient and effective Materials Management services to theatres, wards and intensive care areas.
Closing date: 29 May 2026.
Why you should join us
- 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.
Main duties of the job
What does a great Senior Team Leader do?
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of materials management and supply chain management, from the receipting of goods to the importance of supply continuity 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.
- Manage staff on a day-to-day basis, including staff sickness and annual leave scheduling.
- 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 escalate problems before they become critical.
- Be flexible: this is a full‑time post working 37.5 hours per week on rotational shifts which can be interchangeable to cover service requirements.
Person Specification
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supply Chain Management.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
- MCIPS or equivalent Business qualification at postgraduate level.
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Knowledge and experience of supervising a team.
- Computer literacy: Word, Excel, email.
- Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Awareness of Public Sector Legislation.
- Knowledge of ward inventory control.
- Experience of manual handling best practice.
- Experience in purchasing processes and Supply Chain Management.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Good persuasive and motivational skills.
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Methodical approach to work.
- Proven excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Good analytical and presentation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.
Location & Salary
Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 per annum inclusive.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we gain a greater range of perspectives.
Our hospital is committed to an environment that is open and inclusive. Staff are encouraged to engage with networks such as REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE and Women’s networks, all sponsored by the Executive Management Team.
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