Inventory Lead | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7874450/405-26-AC193INV |
Summary
Are you keen to be part of a team who provide essential supply chain management and replenishment services to wards and departments ensuring that products are available when needed, and looking to make a difference within the NHS?
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team here at Dorset County Hospital as Inventory Lead to coordinate the ongoing implementation of an inventory management system.
You will:
• Understand the importance of inventory.
• Work with an established Inventory Team to enhance the service offering using modern software to automate processes.
• Be confident engaging with other members of the Trust at all levels.
• Be comfortable learning and using new systems and encouraging their use by others.
• Be self-motivated and manage your time well, prioritising when necessary
• Enjoy learning about the type of products used in a hospital environment
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
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