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SalaryRole: Supply Chain Lead
Location: The Harborne Hospital
Shifts: Monday – Friday, 0800-1630
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/ week
Salary: Competitive salary + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)
We are looking for Supply Chain Lead to play a key role in driving the Supply Chain transformation program across the Harborne Hospital, which is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital opening in Birmingham in 2023. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital will have the deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.
The Harborne Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare UK - a group of seven private hospitals, four NHS partnerships, a research institute and network of outpatient and primary care centres in London and Manchester, that provide a depth, breadth and complexity of care on a scale unmatched in the independent sector.
The Harborne Hospital is the 4th NHS partnership within this network, partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, as part of our HCA UK Joint Ventures. This role will implement best practice principles across the site, creating and delivering value to the organisation from the Supply Chain department.
Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. You’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What you’ll do:
- Leading, implementing, measuring, and directing Supply Chain activities within the operating room/surgical services
- Supporting theatre operations through inventory management and fostering a collaborative environment between Supply Chain and the clinical surgical services team members
- Assisting other stakeholders in promoting clinical integration within Supply Chain
- You will serve as the liaison between the Supply Chain department and the local theatre department. Supply Chain functions include, but are not limited to, inventory management, vendor relationship management, and managing supply expense in accordance with plans and objectives
A full job description can be provided upon request
What you’ll bring:
- High level of education – to Degree level & or working towards a Supply Chain Qualification would be desirable.
- Previous Supply Chain management experience including team leadership
- Prior experience of working within a Supply Chain position
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital opening in Birmingham in January 2024. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital will have the deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery. The Harborne Hospital is the 4th NHS partnership within this network, partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.
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