Implementation, Improvement & Sustainability Officer

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Implementation, Improvement & Sustainability Manager to advance a key Stock Management Change Programme within the Trust. This role is newly established to drive supply chain transformation, enhance inventory management workflows, and increase operational effectiveness across both clinical and non-clinical areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and ongoing enhancement of inventory management systems throughout clinical departments.
• Manage change initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to support Trust-wide supply chain transformation efforts.
• Create and deliver comprehensive training, user manuals, standard operating procedures, and provide coaching to operational teams.
• Foster strong collaborations with clinicians, ward managers, operations leaders, Digital and Finance teams.
• Ensure system usage, stock accuracy, data integrity, and adherence to Trust governance and standards.
• Analyse operational and inventory metrics to uncover efficiency improvements, reduce waste, and boost stock control and visibility.
• Assist in audit activities, service evaluations, governance processes, and benefits tracking.
• Diagnose and resolve operational and system issues, contributing to upgrades and process improvements.
• Offer operational leadership and expert guidance to support ongoing service enhancements and sustainability efforts.
• Promote a culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and delivering high-quality services.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

One of the largest NHS teaching trusts nationally, OUH offers extensive general and specialist clinical services while serving as a center for medical education, training, and research. The Trust consists of four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our shared values focus on delivering compassionate excellence, highlighting compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—prioritizing patients in all we do and underpinning high quality care.

Contact Information

For additional details or informal discussions, please contact Ingrid Greaves, Head of Supply Chain Transformation at ingrid.greaves@ouh.nhs.uk or call 07918904255.