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Head of Supplies Manager

Ashtead Hospital – Surrey

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Ashtead Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

The hospital has been one of Surrey's leading private hospitals since it opened in 1984 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

As the Head of Supplies Manager this is a key Head of Department role across Ashtead Hospital.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of supplies & stores services for the hospital and provide subject matter expertise to the hospital Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Department.

• Manage the delivery of services across a wide portfolio of other support ‘hotel’ services including, but not limited to, Housekeeping, portering, site security, inter hospital vehicle delivery services, site decoration and car parking.

• As a Head of Department the postholder is expected to participate in inter departmental and wider initiatives across Ramsay to develop and embed best practices.

• Other duties that are assigned by the Head of Operations that are within the scope of the skills set of the postholder.

• Act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with internal and external customers.

• Promote the company in a positive manner both internally and externally.

• Demonstrate a good work ethic that includes punctuality, integrity, respect of others and a commitment to professional practice.

What you’ll bring:

• Management of People and Teams.

• Budget management and/or at least familiarity in utilising supporting information to make informed business decision.

• An ability to plan and manage workload and flows effectively and organise manpower resources utilising rostering and human resources systems to meet these needs.

• Quality management and service improvement techniques.

• Detailed understanding of the SAP system or equivalent.

• Capability to act up and deputise for the Head of Operations.

• Demonstrated Computer Skills (particularly MS Office Packages).

• Sound written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.

• Flexibility, adaptability and versatility to meet the changing needs of the business.

• Demonstrated Customer Service skills.

Why Join Us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Flexible shift patterns, where possible

• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

• Free parking on site, where possible

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.