Inventory Controller

Transformation Unit; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is hiring an Inventory Controller (Band 3) based at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. The role ensures timely access to products and supplies to support patient care using inventory systems and barcode technology.

The post involves stock replenishment, ordering, receipt, storage, distribution, and strict record-keeping in line with Trust procedures. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Attainment of CIPS certificate or foundation level qualifications or NVQ level 3 in supply chain or equivalent training and/or proven professional experience
• Forklift truck training is required
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Full driving licence held

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day inventory services within designated areas to ensure timely access to products and supplies for patient care
• Utilise inventory management systems and barcode technology for stock replenishment, ordering, receipt, storage and distribution
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust procedures
• Work flexibly across locations; may include weekends/bank holidays

Skills

Inventory management

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

CIPS certificate/foundation

NVQ level 3 (supply chain / procurement)

CPD (continuing professional development)

Full driving licence

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Dorset County Hospital Town Dorchester Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/10/2026

Inventory Controller

Band 3

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• 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
• Fork lift truck training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Full car driving licence

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience of inventory / materials management or warehousing processes
• Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return etc.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and theory
• Operational experience gained within a multifunctional procurement or supply chain te
• 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

• 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

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

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