Inventory Management Deployment Officer
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Smethwick, B66 2QT
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join SWBH to support the introduction of our new inventory management system and wider Scan4Safety programme. The r...
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/NVQ3 IT information/ ECDL (European Computer Driving License or relevant experience with IMS / procurement systems.
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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