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Band 3 - Supply Chain/Ward Inventory Controller, Supply Chain
The closing date is 01 September 2025
We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Band 3 Supply Chain/Ward Inventory Controller. This role involves utilizing various IT systems through both desktop and handheld devices. The position encompasses a broad scope of responsibilities, requiring attention to detail and a commitment to efficiency.
These duties include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management system within the organisation. The post holder will work closely with the wider Supply Chain team but will also be required to work independently and unsupervised on occasion.
This position can be physically demanding at times and the post holder will be required to follow safe manual handling practices to ensure deliveries are received, booked in and transported to their end destination safely and efficiently. It will occasionally be necessary to travel to other Trust sites to provide cover.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
To order and stow stock at ward/department level, using bar code systems where materials management and theatres solutions have been established for agreed stocked product lines.
Top-up of wards and clinical areas to be carried out in accordance with pre-determined schedule.
Timely receipt of orders placed forward top-up on Trust Inventory system.
To replenish, receipt, issue and stow stock using Genesis system.
Stock to be rotated by expiry date when topping-up storage locations, ensuring stock with shortest life is in position to be used first.
To process requisitions on the computer system in accordance with an agreed input timetable, with delegated responsibility for authorising orders for wards and departments.
To ensure any returns to suppliers are processed efficiently, with the correct paperwork, and a credit is raised by the supplier
To maintain professional and effective relationships with all key stakeholders
To work collaboratively with other Supply Chain Controllers to adopt standardised best practice initiatives across all areas and in line with Supply Chain Manager's instructions.
To deal with queries in a professional and efficient manner, treating customers as you would wish to be treated and promoting a "get it right first time" ethos.
To organise and prioritise workloads which have competing deadlines, whilst managing these conflicting demands efficiently.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job responsibilities
The position involves using various IT systems utilising both desktop and handheld devices.
The post covers a wide range of duties requiring accuracy and efficiency.
These duties include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management system within the organisation.
The post holder will work closely with the wider Supply Chain team but will also be required to work independently and unsupervised on occasion.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Demonstrable experience of stores management or CIPS qualifications or courses attended.
* Good standard of General Education
* Good IT and keyboard Skills.
* Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
* An understanding of Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement procedures.
* Ability to travel between sites.
* To be willing to work towards CILT qualification.
Knowledge
* A working knowledge of basic office and business practices.
* Knowledge of basic Supply Chain management.
* Demonstrable experience of working in a stock control environment.
* Knowledge of goods & services used within NHS.
Experience
* Previous demonstrable experience of customer service.
* Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word
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.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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