Inventory Management Deployment Officer
Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Diploma/NVQ3 IT information/ ECDL (European Computer Driving License or relevant experience with IMS / procurement systems.
Experience
- 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
- 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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/