Job summary We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated, well organised individual to work as a site Team Leader within our Inventory Management service. We provide a Inventory Management Service at each of our 4 main sites within in the Trust and we are advertising one Team leader at the following site: Wansbeck General Hospital, This is a fixed term contract covering a secondment until 31st March 2026. The post holder will provide leadership and manage the day to day operations for the Site Inventory Management team to ensure the provision of a Inventory Management service for a specific hospital site across Wards/Department and Theatres environment within the hospital. Main duties of the job The Inventory Team has overall responsible for the provision of inventory services (exc. pharmacy) across Northumbria Healthcare Trust (NHCT). The Inventory Team Leader will ensure reordering and replenishing of stock, taking receipt of deliveries, stock level monitoring, maintaining minimal stock levels, stock rotation and the tracking of stock across multiple sites by onsite Inventory Co-Ordinator's. The post holder will provide leadership and manage the day to day operations for the Site Inventory Management team to ensure the provision of a Inventory Management service for a specific hospital site across Wards/Department and Theatres environment within the hospital. Responsibilities will also include sickness absence management, and compiling of staff rosters, assisting in staff appraisals, staff training and any performance /disciplinary issues. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-7116811JN Job locations Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Job description Job responsibilities Supporting the IM Manager the post holder will lead effective staff 121 meetings to inform, engage and motivate IM staff. Assisting in establishing a clear focus and direction for the team, ensuring all members understand their role within the department, and the Trust. They will be key point of contact liaising with clinical staff being visible, accessible, and co-ordinating all aspects of Inventory Management for their hospital site. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. Job description Job responsibilities Supporting the IM Manager the post holder will lead effective staff 121 meetings to inform, engage and motivate IM staff. Assisting in establishing a clear focus and direction for the team, ensuring all members understand their role within the department, and the Trust. They will be key point of contact liaising with clinical staff being visible, accessible, and co-ordinating all aspects of Inventory Management for their hospital site. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Requirement to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior gained from Team Leader apprenticeship or equivalent vocational level 3 qualification in leadership or relevant experience of effective management of teams Desirable oKnowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through vocational level 3 qualification or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Foundation, plus knowledge of contract law acquired through short courses and experience or equivalent. oEducated to an undergraduate degree level or equivalent experience in inventory management. Experience Desirable Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods Person Specification Qualifications Essential Requirement to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior gained from Team Leader apprenticeship or equivalent vocational level 3 qualification in leadership or relevant experience of effective management of teams Desirable oKnowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through vocational level 3 qualification or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Foundation, plus knowledge of contract law acquired through short courses and experience or equivalent. oEducated to an undergraduate degree level or equivalent experience in inventory management. Experience Desirable Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)