NHS
Deputy Supply Chain Manager
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Job Description
- Req#: C9180-26-0220?language=en&page=54&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Degree Level or equivalent higher education
- Member of the (or studying towards) the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- Experience of Supply Chains, stock control management systems and purchasing/supply
- Previous Logistics and Supply Chain experience within a complex organisation
- 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
- Proven experience of people management.
- NHS Procurement / NHS Materials Management / NHS Logistics experience
- Experience of project management
- Training and education delivery
- Experience of working as part of a change management process
- Strong organisational/motivational management skills
- Working knowledge of Supply chain Concepts
- Detailed knowledge of inventory management processes.
- Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Systems
- Knowledge of Inventory management software
- Qlikview Reporting software
- Negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate/influence at all levels of within the Trust
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships
- Report generation and data manipulation techniques
- Good organisational skills with ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong and accurate IT skills particularly spreadsheets and databases
- 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
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Degree Level or equivalent higher education
- Member of the (or studying towards) the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- Experience of Supply Chains, stock control management systems and purchasing/supply
- Previous Logistics and Supply Chain experience within a complex organisation
- 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
- Proven experience of people management.
- NHS Procurement / NHS Materials Management / NHS Logistics experience
- Experience of project management
- Training and education delivery
- Experience of working as part of a change management process
- Strong organisational/motivational management skills
- Working knowledge of Supply chain Concepts
- Detailed knowledge of inventory management processes.
- Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Systems
- Knowledge of Inventory management software
- Qlikview Reporting software
- Negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate/influence at all levels of within the Trust
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships
- Report generation and data manipulation techniques
- Good organisational skills with ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong and accurate IT skills particularly spreadsheets and databases
- 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
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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
Support the operational delivery of Materials Management and fulfilment services across CUH, with a primary focus on Theatre Services.
Ensure wards, clinics and theatres maintain appropriate stock levels of clinical, medical and surgical consumables.
Supervise the day-to-day activities of Materials Management staff, ensuring service standards and KPIs are met.
Work closely with Theatre teams to coordinate stock replenishment in line with surgical schedules and clinical demand.
Monitor stock usage and investigate discrepancies, stock-outs or overstocking, taking corrective action as required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve service reliability.
Assist in analysing inventory data to maintain accurate stock control and effective replenishment processes.
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, health & safety requirements, and quality standards in all operational activities.
Act as a point of contact for supply-related queries and escalate issues appropriately.
Demonstrate and promote Trust values and behaviours in all aspects of the role.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge 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.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
180-F-CVA495
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Job descriptionJob 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 employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 26th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 9th March 2026
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 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 employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 26th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 9th March 2026
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.
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Additional Requirements
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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