Theatre Supply Chain Team Lead

Theatre Supply Chain Team Lead
London Bridge Hospital, London

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Monday – Friday

Permanent

Competitive salary + excellent benefits

There is an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Supply Chain Team Lead to join the London Bridge Hospital. This role will be vital in supporting the Supply Chain Manager in all aspects of the materials supply chain from procurement of goods and services onto theatre department, through MRP output to stock. You will assist in the planning function to ensure that supply chain is coordinated to meet the requirements of the end user facing activity and will provide leadership to the Supply chain team and ensure theatre supplies are maintained as per service level agreement. 

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in our Materials team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

• Managing theatre supply chain technicians and loan kit coordinators
• Responsible for maintaining all theatre inventories, including but not limited to reviewing min/max levels, cycle count, expiration check and replenishment (based on usage)
• Working with relevant stakeholders in maintaining item dictionary; add/remove lines
• Ensuring that all locations are optimised with right sized storage and labelling as per company standard
• Responsible for consignment inventories including reconciliation of used consigned items (within 48hrs after use) and facilitating quarterly audits as per company policy
• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders across clinical and non-clinical roles within surgical areas and supply chain
• Timely processing of orders based on “Just in time model” to ensure optimised stock holding within the theatre area’s
• Liaising with vendors and internal colleagues within the loan kit process
• Ensuring loan kit orders are turned around and processed within set time frame
• Participate, support and take lead on supply chain related projects involving the surgical area’s
• Lead on annual stock valuation process across the theatres

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in Materials management is essential, ideally within theatres 
• Experience in Supply Chain within a healthcare environment is desirable
• Degree Qualified or studying towards CIPS is preferred
• Able to demonstrate IT skills across various platforms including inventory management systems and Microsoft office applications
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• A team player who will be able to adapt to a complex environment and a quick learner

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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