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Band 3
Full-time

Inventory Management Deployment Officer

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS TrustMidland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick, B66 2QT, United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 09/09/2026

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Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
21/08/2026
Closes
09/09/2026

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Role summary

This role supports the introduction of a new inventory management system and the wider Scan4Safety programme within Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Responsibilities include assisting with project roll-out, system setup, and managing stock within relevant areas. The officer will also be involved in ordering, putting away stock, and providing training to end-users on the new system.

Key responsibilities

  • Supporting the roll-out of inventory management across the Trust.
  • Undertaking project tasks for the inventory management system deployment.
  • Supporting the set up of the system and ordering patterns for relevant areas.
  • Stock taking of areas to create baseline for stock requirements.
  • Ordering and putting away of stock as required.
  • Training of end users on system use and associated customer service.

Essential criteria

  • Diploma/NVQ3 IT information/ ECDL (European Computer Driving License or relevant experience with IMS / procurement systems.
  • 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 criteria

  • 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.

Useful to know

Band 3 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.

This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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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

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