Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Overview

“Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.”

An opportunity has arise to join our Supply Chain Team in Royal United Hospital (Bath), based out of the site at Combe Park, Bath as a Supply Chain Coordinator.

The Royal United Hospital (Bath) as part of the Integrated Care Service initiative between Salisbury, Bath and Swindon.

It is a time of huge opportunities and impactful changes within the NHS modernising the service by adopting GS1 standards and Scan4Safety methods.

The successful applicant will have a drive to deliver outstanding Supply Chain Service to our clinicians and ensure all the processes are followed so we can ensure the patient is safe and all products are available to the end users.

This is a customer focused role providing a service to maintain a continuous supply of goods to the forefront to deliver patient and clinical care.

The role is varied and very physical in nature due to the activities that will be undertaken such as picking, packing, sorting, and the distribution of goods.

The role is a full time 37.5 hours / week Mon – Fri 08:00 – 16:00

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and highly motivated individual to join our Supply Chain team at the RUH in Bath.

This role is to enhance the level of service delivered to the Acute trust and to drive improvements.

As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that clinical services within the hospital have a continuous supply of goods in line with the Trust’s Inventory Management system.

With the use of this leading-edge technology, you will be able to influence how goods are moved, managed, stored, purchased & replenished within your remit.

The role requires scheduled visits to the departments, undertaking stock inventory using a provided inventory management system.

The role will include investigating discrepancies, problem solving, contacting suppliers, and conveying information to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Bath is a wonderful place to live and work. Our main hospital site is 1.5 miles from the city centre and is served by great transport links including Park & Ride services and the national cycle route 24, 244. Bath offers excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene.

If we receive high level of applications, the vacancy may close early. So, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you feel you need additional time, please contact recruitment to discuss if we can help.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Technical Skill/Competeies

Essential criteria

• Intermediate ability of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Fast Accurate key board skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.

Desirable criteria

• Advanced ability in use of all MS Office suite of applications.
• Good presentation skills.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of Supply Chain functions & processes.

Inerpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent team player with good communication skills, able to work as part of busy team. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job description and Person Spec (PDF, 680.5KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Danny O'Callaghan Job title Line Manager Email address dannyo'***email_hidden***