Job overview
The Trust is embarking on an exciting period of change as we implement Scan4Safety across a number of key wards and departments at the Trust, initially at Westmorland General Hospital. The implementation of Scan4Safety will re-shape the role of logistics and supply chain across the local health economy to ensure the service is fit for purpose, in line with best practice and can deliver value and customer satisfaction in a sustainable manner. The One Lancashire and South Cumbria Procurement Department is hosted by East Lancashire NHS Trust but staff are based across the region. The vision is to deliver an excellent procurement and logistics service, with the key focus on continuous improvement, and delivery of value for money to include savings, efficiencies and improvement of outcomes for patients. This post is based within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and reports to the Logistics & Supply Chain Manager.
Main duties of the job
This is a pivotal role within the Logistics and Supply Chain structure, which will provide support for the exciting rollout of Scan4Safety across three main hospital sites, commencing at Westmorland General Hospital.
The role will include:
- supporting the Logistics and Supply Chain Manager in providing an effective, efficient and professional internal supply chain service to all stakeholders.
- providing leadership and support to all NHS Supply Chain and Ingenica system users across the Trust and provide day to day management to the Corporate Operations Supply Chain Team.
- holding Super User rights to the Stock Management Systems, and provide training support services to the Supply Chain Operations Team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about One Lancashire and South Cumbria and the Trust via our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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This advert is for Deputy Supply Chain Manager - UHMB with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Onsite position across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The application deadline is 12 Jun 2026.
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