Inventory Management Assistant – Bassetlaw

Inventory Management Assistant – Bassetlaw: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Inventory Management Team within our Procurement Department at Bassetlaw Hospital. You will join a team of Inventory Management Assistants to replenish stock around the hospital ensuring stock is available at all times.

This position requires a very motivated individual with strong communication skills to assist the Inventory Management Team Leader and Inventory Manager in the delivery of an effective and efficient stock management Service to the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust. The role will involve discussions with clinical staff to ensure stock levels are kept accurate and stock take counts are run regularly. We are looking for an individual with previous Inventory Management experience with either a qualification in Purchasing and Supplies or would work towards completing the appropriate course

Main duties of the job

Replenishing stock in agreed wards and departments around the Trust

Receipting of goods delivered ensuring stock levels are maintained at all times

Finding stock replacements when required when items are out of stock

Agree levels of stock with Ward Managers/Sisters.

Liaise with Category team, Category Specialist regarding new stock, stock outs etc.

Manual handling – unload stock onto shelves

Moving of roll cages to agreed spaces around the Hospital

Regular Stock takes

Assisting other team members when necessary e.g. holiday and sickness

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso (Company Name - Subscribers only) Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto (Company Name - Subscribers only) Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

10 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-8175533

Job locations

Bassetlaw Hospital

Kilton Hill

Worksop

S81 0BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ordering systems such as Genesis, SBS Oracle and (Company Name - Subscribers only)SC systems OR equivalent
• Experience of setting order levels
• Procurement Experience

Desirable

• Experience of inventory management on wards and departments

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Prepared to undertake training
• Good keyboard Skills
• Computer literate using Microsoft applications
• Good standard of GCSE’s or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 3 (or working towards) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Foundation Stage or equivalent experience
• Knowledge & understanding of the (Company Name - Subscribers only)
• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to report on non-compliance
• Ability to liaise with Suppliers and negotiate delivery dates etc.
• Uses persuasion to encourage wards or department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where possible.
• Ability to develop creative solutions
• Ability to deal with a range of priorities and plan accordingly
• Demonstrate the capability to carry out routine daily Inventory Management activities including replenishment of stock, with the flexibility to move between all sites of DBH.
• Ability & willingness to support peers when on leave/sickness
• Industrious and versatile

Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way

Essential

• Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ordering systems such as Genesis, SBS Oracle and (Company Name - Subscribers only)SC systems OR equivalent
• Experience of setting order levels
• Procurement Experience

Desirable

• Experience of inventory management on wards and departments

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Prepared to undertake training
• Good keyboard Skills
• Computer literate using Microsoft applications
• Good standard of GCSE’s or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 3 (or working towards) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Foundation Stage or equivalent experience
• Knowledge & understanding of the (Company Name - Subscribers only)
• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to report on non-compliance
• Ability to liaise with Suppliers and negotiate delivery dates etc.
• Uses persuasion to encourage wards or department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where possible.
• Ability to develop creative solutions
• Ability to deal with a range of priorities and plan accordingly
• Demonstrate the capability to carry out routine daily Inventory Management activities including replenishment of stock, with the flexibility to move between all sites of DBH.
• Ability & willingness to support peers when on leave/sickness
• Industrious and versatile

Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way

Essential

• Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.