University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Inventory Management Team Leader

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Job summary

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: Bournemouth 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.

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

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-CO02263

Job locations

Bournemouth hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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 working experience
  • Full standard driving licence with Category B
  • Basic knowledge of EU procurement legislation and contract law

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of inventory / materials management / operational purchasing and/or warehousing processes

Desirable

  • Operational experience gained within a multi-functional procurement or supply chain team
  • Experience in leading / supervising a small team

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return, invoice resolution etc.
  • Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

Desirable

  • Advanced ability in use of MS Office applications.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible attitude responds positively to change
  • Able to undertake moderate manual handling tasks

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate inventory management and operational purchasing related information clearly and effectively
  • Ability to work as part of a multifunctional team
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 working experience
  • Full standard driving licence with Category B
  • Basic knowledge of EU procurement legislation and contract law

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of inventory / materials management / operational purchasing and/or warehousing processes

Desirable

  • Operational experience gained within a multi-functional procurement or supply chain team
  • Experience in leading / supervising a small team

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return, invoice resolution etc.
  • Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

Desirable

  • Advanced ability in use of MS Office applications.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible attitude responds positively to change
  • Able to undertake moderate manual handling tasks

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate inventory management and operational purchasing related information clearly and effectively
  • Ability to work as part of a multifunctional team

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

Bournemouth hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inventory Senior Manager

Nick Tarplee

nick.tarplee@uhd.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-CO02263

Job locations

Bournemouth hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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