Job overview
“Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.”
We are looking to recruit a Supply Chain Coordinator to join the GWH Supply Chain team. This role would be based at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
The role is a full time 37.5 hours / week Mon – Fri 08:00 – 16:00.
This is a customer focused role providing a service to maintain a continuous supply of goods to the forefront to deliver patient and clinical care. The role is varied and very physical in nature due to the activities that will be undertaken such as picking, packing, sorting, and the distribution of goods. With the use of leading-edge technology, you will be able to influence how goods are moved, managed, stored, purchased & replenished within your remit.
Main duties of the job
As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that clinical services within the hospital have a continuous supply of goods in line with the Trust’s Inventory Management system. The role requires scheduled visits to the departments, undertaking stock inventory using Electronic Data Capture and other Materials Control systems. This will include investigating discrepancies, problem solving, contacting suppliers, and conveying information to stakeholders in a timely manner.
The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of best customer service practices and possess the ability to work on their own initiative developing customer relationships and new effective order processes. Excellent communications skills are paramount and the ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. A good standard of general education and numerical competency is a must. Computer literacy is essential.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Scored
Essential
- Knowledge of supply chain and P2P process
scored
Essential
- Qualifications (as per JD)
Desirable
- Customer Service Experience
Education
Essential
- Technical Skills/Competencies as per JD
Desirable
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Working in a multifunctional business environment
Desirable
- Full driving license
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This advert is for Supply Chain Coordinator - Great Western Hospital with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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