Implementation, Improvement & Sustainability Officer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Implementation, Improvement & Sustainability Manager to support the delivery of a major Stock Management Change Programme across the Trust. This newly created role will play a key part in driving supply chain transformation, improving inventory management processes, and delivering operational efficiencies across clinical and non-clinical services.

Working closely with clinical teams, Digital, Finance, and operational stakeholders, you will lead the implementation, optimisation, and continuous improvement of inventory management systems and processes. You will act as a visible change leader, ensuring successful system adoption, high-quality training delivery, strong governance, and sustainable improvements that support patient safety, financial control, and service excellence.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of inventory management systems across clinical departments.
  • Drive change management and stakeholder engagement activities to support Trust-wide supply chain transformation programmes.
  • Develop and deliver training programmes, user guides, SOPs, and coaching support for operational teams.
  • Build strong working relationships with clinicians, ward managers, operational leaders, Digital teams, and Finance colleagues.
  • Monitor system adoption, stock integrity, data quality, and compliance with Trust standards and governance requirements.
  • Analyse operational and inventory data to identify efficiency savings, reduce waste, and improve stock visibility and control.
  • Support audits, service reviews, governance activities, and benefits realisation reporting.
  • Troubleshoot operational and system-related issues and support implementation of upgrades and process enhancements.
  • Provide operational leadership and specialist advice to support sustainable service improvement and sustainability initiatives.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

  • Prince 2 or equivalent
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Inventory Management processes

Desirable

  • NHS experience

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).

Closing Date: 2 August 2026

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