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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Requirement to work across all Trust sites as per IMS rollout requirements)
Job ref
381-CO-7984208
Employer
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Town
Smethwick
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2026 23:59

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Inventory Management Deployment Officer

NHS AfC: Band 3

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.  We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join SWBH to support the introduction of our new inventory management system and wider Scan4Safety programme.

The role will support the project roll-out, system set up and management of stock within relevant areas, ordering and putting away stock as necessary along with project duties. Training to end users on the use of the system will also be included.

 

Main duties of the job

  • Supporting the roll-out of inventory management across the Trust, working with the Scan4Safety Systems Manager and wider Scan4Safety teams.
  • Undertaking project tasks as part of the inventory management system deployment project.
  • Supporting the set up of the system and ordering patterns for relevant areas. 
  • Stock taking of areas to create baseline for stock requirements across all three Trust sites. 
  • Ordering and putting away of stock as required.
  • Training of end users on system use and associated customer service.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. 

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.  

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.  

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.  

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma/NVQ3 IT information/ ECDL (European Computer Driving License or relevant experience with IMS / procurement systems.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Can manage multiple projects simultaneously, can prioritise well and enjoys working on complex projects
  • Understanding of inventory management systems
  • Computer literate and detailed knowledge of basic computer packages e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet and Access based equipment scheduling and ordering systems.
  • Project management experience
  • Experience of project management activity
  • Ability to produce reports from the IMS system
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues.
  • Knowledge of additional procurement systems particularly Oracle, Integra and GHX
  • Experience of using handheld scanners, particularly in a stock control environment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Application numbers

Please note-If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andy Brierley
Job title
Head of Local Delivery - Procurement
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0121 507 4956
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