Job summary
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 Lead to coordinate the ongoing implementation of an inventory management system.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Understand the importance of inventory.
- 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.
- Be comfortable learning and using new systems and encouraging their use by others.
- 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
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general level of education, particularly numeracy and communication to GCSE, NVQ or City & Guilds or equivalent
- Experience working in an inventory / replenishment management environment.
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent and relevant knowledge and practical experience of inventory management
- Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Customer relationships and delivery of service improvements
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in a change environment with stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change.
- 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.
- Able to work in a team with good interpersonal skills including tact and discretion.
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers, and customers.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload.
- 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
- 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 convey new requirements or processes, which may contain some information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyse, interpret and resolve issues.
- Ability to negotiate with staff and motivate stakeholders to deliver change.
- Positive approach to change
- Advanced keyboard skills including ability to use mapping / modelling tools
- Medium lifting of inventory
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general level of education, particularly numeracy and communication to GCSE, NVQ or City & Guilds or equivalent
- Experience working in an inventory / replenishment management environment.
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent and relevant knowledge and practical experience of inventory management
- Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Customer relationships and delivery of service improvements
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in a change environment with stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change.
- 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.
- Able to work in a team with good interpersonal skills including tact and discretion.
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers, and customers.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload.
- 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
- 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 convey new requirements or processes, which may contain some information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyse, interpret and resolve issues.
- Ability to negotiate with staff and motivate stakeholders to deliver change.
- Positive approach to change
- 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.
