Inventory Manager

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job Title : Inventory Manager

Band: 6

Hours: 37.5 per week

Are you keen to be part of a team who provide essential supply chain management and replenishment services to wards and departments ensuring that products are available when needed, and looking to make a difference within the NHS? We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team here at Dorset County Hospital as Inventory Manager. This is a new role being introduced to lead and coordinate the implementation of an inventory management system.

Main duties of the job

You will:

Work with an established Inventory Team to enhance the service offering using modern software to automate processes
Be confident engaging with other members of the Trust at all levels
Promote and deliver a professional service, focussed on ensuring product availability and value for money
Be self-motivated and manage your time well, prioritising when necessary
Enjoy learning about the type of products used in a hospital environment

About us

You have:

Experience of working in an inventory / replenishment management environment.
Excellent IT skills, are proficient analysing data and have exceptional attention to detail.
Experience of working in a change environment with stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
The ability to communicate clearly.
An understanding of how product usage can fluctuate depending on the current circumstances.
Previously managed a team.

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-24-IM357SUP

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We can offer you the opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated team who are striving to deliver excellence in a highly rewarding environment. We have set ourselves challenging goals for the year ahead that aim to sustainably improve the service we offer to our customers and patients, through the introduction of an inventory management system. Through a collaborative and an integrated approach, you will have a critical role in shaping the way in which goods are replenished to support patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The post holder will be a primary contact for inventory management at ward and department level across the Trust. They will lead and coordinate the Inventory Teams and processes to provide a safe, efficient service to the Trust.

To assist in the development and maintenance of an effective stock management strategy and lead the roll-out of an inventory management system (IMS).

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

To assist in the development and maintenance of an effective stock management strategy and lead the roll-out of an inventory management system (IMS).

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Experience working in an inventory / replenishment management environment
Must be able to drive using own vehicle, and have current licence and >2 years driving experience since passing the test
Educated to HND Business or level 4 qualifications in management, procurement or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

Member of MCIPS

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum 3 years knowledge and practical experience of inventory management
Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Customer relationships and delivery of service improvements
Experience of working in a change environment with stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Desirable

Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements
Experience of writing reports and business documents for a wide range of audiences.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised with excellent attention to detail.
Pro-active and delivers to timescales.
Flexible in workload duties/dealing with tasks/hours and ability to work with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
Ability to participate in discussions which challenge the current ways of working with staff.
Ability to support staff in adopting new methods of working.
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers, and customers.
Ability to convey new requirements or processes, which may contain some information to both technical and non-technical staff.
Good interpersonal skills and team working skills with tact, discretion, and empathy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyse, interpret and resolve issues.
Logical and analytical approach required when designing a new solution.
Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload.
Flexibility and ability to meet challenging deadlines and remain focused with conflicting demands and priorities.
Innovative and well organised.
Positive approach to change
Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
A team player able to contribute to wider issues of the NHS.

Desirable

Advanced keyboard skills including ability to use mapping / modelling tools.
Medium lifting of inventory

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Experience working in an inventory / replenishment management environment
Must be able to drive using own vehicle, and have current licence and >2 years driving experience since passing the test
Educated to HND Business or level 4 qualifications in management, procurement or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

Member of MCIPS

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum 3 years knowledge and practical experience of inventory management
Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Customer relationships and delivery of service improvements
Experience of working in a change environment with stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Desirable

Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements
Experience of writing reports and business documents for a wide range of audiences.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised with excellent attention to detail.
Pro-active and delivers to timescales.
Flexible in workload duties/dealing with tasks/hours and ability to work with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
Ability to participate in discussions which challenge the current ways of working with staff.
Ability to support staff in adopting new methods of working.
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers, and customers.
Ability to convey new requirements or processes, which may contain some information to both technical and non-technical staff.
Good interpersonal skills and team working skills with tact, discretion, and empathy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyse, interpret and resolve issues.
Logical and analytical approach required when designing a new solution.
Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload.
Flexibility and ability to meet challenging deadlines and remain focused with conflicting demands and priorities.
Innovative and well organised.
Positive approach to change
Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
A team player able to contribute to wider issues of the NHS.

Desirable

Advanced keyboard skills including ability to use mapping / modelling tools.
Medium lifting of inventory

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.