Inventory Management Apprentice

Job summary

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2, 15 Month Apprenticeship - Fixed Term

We are looking for an Inventory Management Apprentice to join our team and support the efficient delivery of an effective and timely Inventory Management service towards wards and departments.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience within Inventory Management, working alongside Ward and departmental staff and gaining valuable experience in a healthcare environment.

Interview Date: 2nd September 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and replenishing consumable stock across designated wards and departments, ensuring products are available in the right quantities and at the right time. Duties will include ordering stock in line with agreed schedules and re-order levels, processing non-stock requisitions, checking stock lists and resolving discrepancies.

You will monitor product usage, review and agree re-order levels with Ward/Department Managers and budget holders, and produce reports to support effective stock management. You will also work closely with the Category Management Team to identify suitable new products and provide advice to customers on value for money, including researching alternative products and liaising with suppliers.

The role involves replenishing departmental stockrooms, moving and safely storing roll cages, rotating stock, maintaining tidy storage areas and identifying surplus stock for appropriate disposal. You will also assist with deliveries, resolve invoice queries and attend relevant meetings.

You will need to respond quickly to changing requirements and work effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers. The ability to communicate clearly and explain processes to colleagues and new starters is essential.

If you are organised, adaptable and committed to providing an efficient, customer-focused Supply Chain service, we would love to hear from you.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

• Date posted: 17 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15,600 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
• Contract: Apprenticeship
• Duration: 15 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 272-8181211
• Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.

Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email dbth.apprentices@nhs.net

Please note that if you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course.

Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs

This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024.