Job overview
Are you keen to be part of a team who provide essential supply and replenishment services to wards and departments ensuring that products are available when needed, and looking to make a difference within the NHS?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team here in Dorset!
We can offer you the opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated team who are striving to deliver excellence in a highly rewarding environment. We have set ourselves challenging goals for the year ahead that aim to sustainably improve the service we offer to our customers and patients. Through a collaborative and an integrated approach you will have a critical role in shaping the way in which goods are replenished on a daily or weekly basis.
Base Location: Dorset County Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Enjoy learning about the type of products used in a hospital environment
- Be comfortable working in both clinical and warehouse environments
- Manage your time well, prioritising when necessary
- Promote and deliver a professional replenishment service, focussed on ensuring product availability and value for money
- be confident engaging with other members of the Trust at all levels
You have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of how product usage can fluctuate depending on the current circumstances
- Confidence in dealing with data
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.
You will:
- Enjoy learning about the type of products used in a hospital environment
- Be comfortable working in both clinical and warehouse environments
- Manage your time well, prioritising when necessary
- Promote and deliver a professional replenishment service, focussed on ensuring product availability and value for money
- be confident engaging with other members of the Trust at all levels
You have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of how product usage can fluctuate depending on the current circumstances
- Confidence in dealing with data
Person specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Keyboard and computing skills
- Effective communication skills displaying tact
- Ability to work under pressure with no direct supervision
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage workload to agreed schedules and demonstrate flexibility when required.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in using Microsoft packages including Excel & Outlook
Desirable
- Dealing with customers at all levels
- Knowledge of inventory management systems or demonstrable experience in a stores & distribution environment
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel using own vehicle
Desirable
- Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- Relevant training
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This advert is for Inventory Controller with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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