Inventory Management Team Leader

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in our Ward Inventory Team within Commercial Services at University Hospitals Dorset.

You will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and supervision of colleagues who undertake the delivery of inventory/materials management for defined areas within the trust.

Along with the support of inventory managers they will be required to liaise with a variety of colleagues and suppliers to provide a highly professional and responsive inventory management service that meets operational requirements and supports patient care.

You should have experience of working in a purchasing, supply chain or inventory management environment and will ideally have had experience in leading or supervising a team.

A good level of keyboard skills and abilities with applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook would be required.

Excellent communication skills are essential and previous experience of NHS working may be advantageous.

The most important requirement for those who meet the minimum criteria will be your enthusiasm to support and lead a team and make a difference in driving value for our patients and colleagues.

The role is a full time 37.5 hour week. As required, you may need to work flexibly within a shift pattern which may include occasional weekend and bank holiday working.

Applicants are encouraged to fully consider their match to the person specification details for this role.

Base Location: Poole 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.