Job summary We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic inventory controller, who is driven to making a difference. This role will be within the Commercial Services department at University Hospitals Dorset. If you enjoy working as part of a team and have a caring attitude, then this is the job for you You will be: Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, delivery and deployment of inventory management services. Ideally have experience of working within a purchasing, supply chain or inventory management environment or able to demonstrate transferable skills. Good level of keyboard skills and MS applications. Main Duties of the Job: Ordering, receipting, verifying and unpacking of products/goods. Issuing and distributing products/goods to internal areas to support patient care. Analysing supply chain data to ensure uninterrupted availability of stock. Reviewing supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock Applicants are encouraged to fully consider their match to the person specification details for this role. Please note if you previously applied and were not successful, we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months. Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-CO04200 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 qualification in a supply chain, customer care or transferable subject or equivalent training and/or proven experience within warehouse or inventory control areas Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development Full car driving licence Attainment of chartered institute of procurement and supply (CIPS) certificate/foundation level qualifications Experience / Knowledge Essential Experience of inventory / materials management or warehousing processes Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return etc. Desirable Operational experience gained within a multi-functional procurement or supply chain team Techinal Skills Competencies Essential Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook Able to operate simple machinery to facilitate safe manual handling Personal Attributes Essential Good customer care & approachable attitude Able to undertake moderate manual handling tasks through the working day/shift moving boxes, products, roll cages, trolleys etc Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 qualification in a supply chain, customer care or transferable subject or equivalent training and/or proven experience within warehouse or inventory control areas Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development Full car driving licence Attainment of chartered institute of procurement and supply (CIPS) certificate/foundation level qualifications Experience / Knowledge Essential Experience of inventory / materials management or warehousing processes Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return etc. Desirable Operational experience gained within a multi-functional procurement or supply chain team Techinal Skills Competencies Essential Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook Able to operate simple machinery to facilitate safe manual handling Personal Attributes Essential Good customer care & approachable attitude Able to undertake moderate manual handling tasks through the working day/shift moving boxes, products, roll cages, trolleys etc Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)