Supply Chain Senior Team Leader

Supply Chain Senior Team Leader

The closing date is 27 July 2026

Great Ormond Street Hospital Supply Chain department is looking for a Supply Chain Senior Team Leader to work in an established team delivering efficient and effective Materials Management services to theatres, wards and intensive care areas.

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.

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 receipting of goods to ensuring 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.
• React positively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Manage staff on a day-to-day basis, including sickness and annual leave, and work out rotas to ensure service coverage.
• Show effective problem solving skills to ensure the supply chain works for the benefit of the Trust in terms of supply and financial management.
• Have sound product knowledge and know when to elevate problems before they become critical.
• 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 requirements.

About us

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 with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

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 attachments below.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values: Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team.
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• 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 / Knowledge

• 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.

Skills / Abilities

• 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 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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£38,488 to £46,852 a year, inclusive.