Supply Chain Officer

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital Supply Chain department are looking for a Supply Chain Officer to work in an established team delivering an efficient and effective Materials Management services to wards and theatres.

Why you should join us?

• To 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

The vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have applied. Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

What does a great Supply Chain Officer do?

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of materials management and knowledge of general supply chain management principles from the receipting of goods, to the importance of the supply flow within a hospital environment.
• Show an understanding of technologies used for the management of supplies.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to react positively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• 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.
• Be flexible as this is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week on rotational shifts which can be interchangeable to cover service requirement

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-FIN-8298189-A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths and / or English
• NVQ Level 2 in Supply Chain Management (or working towards)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Customer Services equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Materials Management service
• Working to tight timescales
• Inventory Controls
• Electronic Inventory management systems

Desirable

• Importance in adherence to Health & Safety requirements
• General knowledge of tasks undertaken in a Procurement/Supply Chain environment

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Customer focused skills
• Working as a proactive team player
• Good team worker
• IT Skills - Microsoft Office, Excel
• Prioritisation of workload
• Takes responsibility for own actions

Desirable

• Ability to provide reports and information

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• GOSH Values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Person Specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths and / or English
• NVQ Level 2 in Supply Chain Management (or working towards)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Customer Services equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Materials Management service
• Working to tight timescales
• Inventory Controls
• Electronic Inventory management systems

Desirable

• Importance in adherence to Health & Safety requirements
• General knowledge of tasks undertaken in a Procurement/Supply Chain environment

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Customer focused skills
• Working as a proactive team player
• Good team worker
• IT Skills - Microsoft Office, Excel
• Prioritisation of workload
• Takes responsibility for own actions

Desirable

• Ability to provide reports and information

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• GOSH Values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

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).

Additional information

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)