Ward Inventory Controller
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the implementation of a new inventory system to improve stock control, reduce costs, and enhance patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative. The post holder will ensure continuous supply of goods to wards and departments by undertaking inventory using Automatic Data Capture and other Materials Management systems. They will also assist with the day-to-day administration of the Supplies Department and provide purchasing support.
Essential criteria
- a level standard
- stock management knowledge
- goods standard of computer literacy
- a level standard
- stock management knowledge
- goods standard of computer literacy
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,262 – £36,027 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Ward Inventory Controller
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
As part of the NHS Modernisation Agenda, The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has embarked on the challenging and exciting task of implementing a new inventory system aiming to have better practices and visibility of stock control, reducing costs and increasing patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative.
We are looking for a pro-active, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Project Implementation Assistant to join our busy Inventory Management implementation team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that wards and departments have acontinuous supply of goods in line with the Trust's materials control systems. This willinclude visiting the departments to an agreed schedule, undertaking inventory usingAutomatic Data Capture and other Materials Management systems.The post holder will assist with the day-to-day administration of the SuppliesDepartment and provide purchasing support as directed by the Deputy LogisticsManager.Staff will have a nominated base but are required to work on either site, depending onthe needs of the service.All activities listed are undertaken on a daily basis, unless stated otherwise
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