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Inventory Controller
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2383666
Job summary
The Inventory Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of inventory services within designated areas of the Trust. The role ensures that clinical and operational teams have timely access to the products and supplies required to support patient care. Using inventory management systems and barcode technology, the post holder manages stock replenishment, ordering, receipt, storage, distribution, and stock control activities while maintaining accurate records and compliance with Trust procedures
The role is a full time 37.5-hour week. As required, you may need to work the occasional weekend and bank holiday working
Applicants are encouraged to fully consider their match to the person specification details for this role.
Base Location: Dorset County Hospital
Interview: 26th October
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.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-CO06877
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
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
- Attainment of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certificate/foundation level qualifications or NVQ level 3 qualification in a supply chain, customer care or transferable subject or equivalent training and/or proven professional experience
Desirable
- Fork lift truck training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Full car driving licence
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of inventory / materials management or warehousing processes
- Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return etc.
- Knowledge of inventory management systems and theory
Desirable
- Operational experience gained within a multifunctional procurement or supply chain te
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 manual handling tasks
- Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern which may include occasional weekend and bank holiday working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certificate/foundation level qualifications or NVQ level 3 qualification in a supply chain, customer care or transferable subject or equivalent training and/or proven professional experience
Desirable
- Fork lift truck training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Full car driving licence
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of inventory / materials management or warehousing processes
- Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return etc.
- Knowledge of inventory management systems and theory
Desirable
- Operational experience gained within a multifunctional procurement or supply chain te
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 manual handling tasks
- Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern which may include occasional weekend and bank holiday working
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
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom