Materials Co-ordinator

Job summary

Materials Co-ordinator Bournemouth Hospital | Procurement | Permanent | Full time | £25,038 per annum 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

Main duties of the job

Key reponsibilities of the role include: To lead and co-ordinate work activities within the Materials department to ensure that all goods and services purchased meet hospital requirements. To lead and co-ordinate in the purchasing, inventory management and issue of stock using the appropriate procedures and systems. To support the Materials Manager in the daily running of the department during periods of absence and ensure all Materials Manager's core tasks are completed. To ensure orderly distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials and supplies where needed. To co-ordinate the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area, maintaining inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. To undertake administrative tasks including record keeping, maintenance of departmental spreadsheets and reviewing of invoice discrepancies.

About us

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: JR0098044
• Job locations: 67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1RW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Materials Co-ordinator Bournemouth Hospital | Procurement | Permanent | Full time | £25,038 per annum 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. We are looking for a Materials Co-ordinator to support the Supply Chain function. You will be organised, a team player with attention to detail with IT skills and proven literacy and numeracy. Key reponsibilities of the role include:

To lead and co-ordinate work activities within the Materials department to ensure that all goods and services purchased meet hospital requirements.

To lead and co-ordinate in the purchasing, inventory management and issue of stock using the appropriate procedures and systems.

To support the Materials Manager in the daily running of the department during periods of absence and ensure all Materials Manager's core tasks are completed.

To ensure orderly distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials and supplies where needed.

To co-ordinate the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area, maintaining inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.

To undertake administrative tasks including record keeping, maintenance of departmental spreadsheets and reviewing of invoice discrepancies.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data and documentation

Ability to maintain accurate stock records, investigate stock discrepancies and ensure stock accuracy at all times.

Previous administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organised records.

Good computer literacy, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, spreadsheets, and basic formulas/functions.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills