Wheelchair Service Stock Control Person | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in England seeks a Stores Administration Parts Department Person to support warehouse operations. Key responsibilities include providing stock support, coordinating suppliers, and assisting with repairs for clients with disabilities. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to contribute to community health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores administration or a similar role within healthcare preferred.
• Ability to document interactions and maintain client records accurately.
• Enhanced DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the service and coordinate with suppliers.
• Document interactions on the database maintaining client records.
• Assist in supplying emergency repairs within the community.

Skills

Stores administration experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Stores Administration Parts Department Person to join a small but highly skilled Warehouse Stores team. The role requires working to a highly organised standard within a busy warehouse environment and may involve supporting Field Service Engineers (FSE) in the community by repairing and supplying parts for refurbishing and maintaining wheelchairs issued to clients of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide stock and stores support to the service, working alone and alongside a small group of warehouse staff.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and accurate stock purchasing and storing.
• Communicate with clients/relatives, suppliers and multi-disciplinary service colleagues to ensure stock is supplied, stored and purchased accurately when required.
• Document interactions and interventions on our database and maintain client records in accordance with NHS guidelines.
• Assist FSEs in supplying emergency repair and maintenance within the community of Dorset for our clients when required.
• Engage with the DBS process as required to support employment in this role.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in stores administration or a similar role within a healthcare or community service setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team in a busy warehouse environment.
• Strong communication skills for speaking with clients, relatives, suppliers and colleagues.
• Accurate record-keeping and familiarity with specimen NHS data handling guidelines.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required; the Trust covers the cost, and applicants on the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate in lieu of a new check.

About Dorset HealthCare / Application details

At Dorset HealthCare we are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust serving a population of almost 800,000 with a wide range of community and hospital services. The organisation values equal opportunities and diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

For the main duties and responsibilities please read the attached job description and person specification. When applying, please reflect the criteria in these documents in your supporting statement by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. For information about this support, contact [e-mail].

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.