Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement - 202100
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 262-A-25-7528326
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cumberland Infirmary
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Operational Supply Chain Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are excited to announce a rewarding opportunity to lead the Logistics and Supply Chain Team as the Operational Supply Chain Manager at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, based at Cumberland infirmary, Carlisle.
The post provides leadership and support to all system users across the Trust, and provide day to day management to the Operational Supply Chain Team including Materials Management Assistants across both the ward and theatre areas.
The position manages staff across two acute sites - Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.
The Operational Supply Chain Manager will hold super user rights to all key systems including NHSSC and the Atticus Stock Management System, and provide training support services to the Supply Chain Team across both ward and theatre departments
Main duties of the job
The Operational Supply Chain Manager will provide a high quality logistics service and oversee comprehensive materials management/ back office support for the supply chain function.
The role will include manging the day to day running of the supply chain service including ensuring that all ‘daily duties’ are covered as required in order to maintain high service levels.
The postholder will manage staff across two acute sites across all areas where a materials management service is provided. The postholder will manage all aspects of requirements and development including:
- All aspects of staff management - annual leave, staff sickness, and establishing and maintaining effective reporting systems and taking action in line with Trust Policy
- Training & Development
- Service development in line with the NHS and best practice.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, Grade C or above.
- Degree or diploma level graduate (CIPS or procurement-related), or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory/management qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Purchasing and/or logistics / supply chain experience including team management at a Trust or large organisation with a varied portfolio.
- Understanding of Public Procurement Law.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).
- Management of complex data analysis.
- Significant team working (incl leading) experience.
- Strategic planning experience.
- Ability to adjust strategy seamlessly.
- Strong purchasing and supply chain expertise.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A good ‘people person’ able to effectively influence and persuade people.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of NHS/government sector.
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Large, blue chip private sector experience.
- Risk Management and Health & Safety awareness.
Skills & Appitudes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Effective organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Forward thinking results orientated.
- Leadership and delegation skills.
- Strong team player/team skills.
- Smart appearance.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Good motivator and a positive attitude towards change and development.
- Ability to cope under pressure.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a solid attendance record.
- Ability to travel around area independently
- Ability to work in a smoke-free environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kathryn Howarth
- Job title
- Acting Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524516451
- Additional information
Andrea Rawlinson
Deputy Integrated Procurement Manager
Tel: 01229402970
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