• Job Description

  Req#: C9359-25-0342?language=en&page=445&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Responsible for the inventory management of regularly used consumables within clinical areas ensuring stock levels are managed and maintained in an efficient and cost effective manner in line with agreed procedures and processes via the Inventory Management service. At times the work can be physically demanding.

  You will be required to be flexible and work across sites as and when required.

  The inventory management team are part of procurement which work across both sites. The inventory management teams are very welcoming , helpful and accommodating and are highly respected around both hospitals. Both hospitals work really well as a team ensuring that all the wards and departments receive a good service and have every thing they need to run smoothly.

  Main duties of the job

  Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt (at Ward/Department level) and ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner and in its correct storage area

  Work unsupervised, using own initiative in clinical areas adhering to published and inferred standards, policies and procedures.

  Implement and manage inventory at ward / department level, acting as a primary point of contact.

  To review and resolve all discrepancies concerning stock by liaising with customers and external suppliers as appropriate. To advise on appropriate action for uplifts and return policies and to implement as necessary

  Undertake regular ward stock takes in line with schedule, capture requirements using electronic automatic data capture equipment and input data as required on to computerised ordering system.

  About us

  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

  We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

  Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

  Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

  Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

  o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

  Date posted

  14 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  359-6808955-T3-A

  Job locations

  Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  Tonbridge Road

  Tunbridge Wells

  TN24QJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

  All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

  All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent working experience
  • Working knowledge of medical consumables.
  • Formal supply chain or inventory management experience
  • Working towards MCIPS or Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics

  Experience/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of inventory management and replenishment systems
  • Warehouse, inventory management or stock replenishment experience

  Desirable

  • Materials Management within a hospital environment or similar setting

  Skills

  Essential

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to analyse data, identifying trends and make evidence based recommendations
  • Good organisational skills
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent working experience
  • Working knowledge of medical consumables.
  • Formal supply chain or inventory management experience
  • Working towards MCIPS or Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics

  Experience/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of inventory management and replenishment systems
  • Warehouse, inventory management or stock replenishment experience

  Desirable

  • Materials Management within a hospital environment or similar setting

  Skills

  Essential

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to analyse data, identifying trends and make evidence based recommendations
  • Good organisational skills
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

  Address

  Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  Tonbridge Road

  Tunbridge Wells

  TN24QJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

  Address

  Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  Tonbridge Road

  Tunbridge Wells

  TN24QJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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