Job vacancy: Supply Chain Controller, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Crewe

Job summary

Main area: Procurement and Supplies
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent: 37.5
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday. Department is "open" 8am to 4.30 M-T and 8am to 4pm on Friday, but there is flex to start earlier/finish later)
Job ref: 412-CORP-7474056-A

Employer: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leighton
Town: Crewe
Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2026 23:59

Supply Chain Controller

Band 3

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be part of a team providing a Materials Management service to wards and clinical departments within the trust and by taking sole responsibility for the management of specific wards or departments to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness and availability of supplies. This is achieved by monitoring stock using computerized stock control systems taking into account historical demand, immediate requirements, lead times, price advantages, availability and deadlines.

Ordering stock as and when required taking into account historical demand, requirements, lead times, deadlines, current stock availability and price advantages.
To provide a safe, efficient and effective receipting function for non-stock deliveries in accordance with Trust policies and procedures ensuring that all standards and deadlines are met and that all the trusts record requirements are maintained.
To sign for receipt of goods, checking consignments for damage, contamination and accuracy ensuring that items are received in a safe and efficient manner
To check receipted items for accuracy. If correct pass for payment using the trust computerized finance system where applicable, if not correct to liaise with trust staff and suppliers to ensure that the issue is resolved to the satisfaction of the trust.
Ensure discrepancies returns and repairs are progressed in accordance with Trust standards and to the satisfaction of the trust.
Liaise with trust departments, external suppliers and couriers to ensure goods are dispatched from the trust to external companies promptly and efficiently
Ensure correct documentation is completed and maintained by the department.
To arrange for the distribution of goods to all wards & departments in a safe and timely manner observing Trust policies, procedures, Safe Operating Procedures, COSHH regulations, health and safety requirements and ensuring safe and correct use of equipment.
To provide a customer services function to relevant trusts providing guidance, advice, requisition inputting and discrepancy reporting ensuring that trust policies, procedures and deadlines are met.
To assist in planning and to be responsible for implementation of foreseeable changes in demand, for example changes made to delivery schedules during bank holiday periods.
Effectively communicate changes in delivery schedules to service users.
To communicate with companies, suppliers and staff within the relevant Trusts to ensure that an efficient and relevant service is provided at all times.
To ensure that security and integrity is maintained both within the Receipts & Distribution centre and within all other areas of the Trust.
To assist in the gathering and compilation of statistical information.
To provide support to the RDC Manager in his/her absence.
To provide guidance and training to new or less experienced staff
To undertake any other duties as and when required.

Person specification

Knowledge / previous experience

Essential criteria

Warehousing and Distribution or purchasing and supply experience.
Good understanding of supply chain theory and benefit.
Knowledge of computerized finance and supply systems.
Experience in working in a customer service environment.
Ability to plan and prioritise workload. Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative. Ability to work on own or as part of a team.

Desirable criteria

NVQ level 3 in Warehousing & Distribution or equivalent.
Knowledge of bespoke NHS finance and Supply Chain software - Integra, Logistics on Line
Knowledge of location and function of wards and departments.
Use of mechanical manual handling equipment.

Skills

Essential criteria

IT literate / keyboard skills
Demonstrate ability to achieve objectives against agreed deadlines.
Demonstrate good communication skills at all levels.
Ability to withstand pressure of work

Values

Essential criteria

A commitment to quality and safety. A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust’s values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.

Behaviours

Essential criteria

Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others

Physical requirements

Essential criteria

Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description. Good attendance record Able to work the hours and duties required by the post. Able to adopt a flexible approach when required by the needs of the service. Ability and willingness to undergo further training in accordance with the needs of the post.

Key Messages

Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.'

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.

· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

· You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

· Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions