Materials Management Inventory Controller | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5JL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Nov 2026 |
Summary
We at East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a highly motivated Materials Management Inventory Controller to join our team on a permanent contract, based on-site at Colchester Hospital.
You will demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct, alongside strong leadership, logistical and organisational skills, to lead the efficient management of implants and medical devices through the inventory management solution
The role requires an individual who is well versed in IT applications, including procurement systems, inventory management tools, and standard office software, enabling accurate reporting, effective stock control, and informed decision-making. As an effective communicator, you will liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication at all levels.
This position involves both mental and physical demands, requiring sustained concentration, problem-solving, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to undertake practical tasks such as stock handling, movement of goods, and supporting day-to-day logistical operations. You will be detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and able to balance operational pressures with compliance, safety, and best practice.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Proposed Interview date: Week commencing 26th October 2026
Responsible for the day-to-day management of a highly effective and efficient Inventory Management System (IMS) support service, following all Health and Safety requirements and Trust policies and procedures.
· Be focused on the management and flow of goods into the Theatres and other interventional procedure environments
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Will provide inventory management support to theatres teams, using the IMS to deploy effective management of consumables, implants and high cost medical devices. Effective stock management consisting of
o Accurate receipting and transfer of good within the IMS
o Effective stock rotation to prevent wastage through expiry
o Managing stock levels across different areas to make best use of existing stocks
o Keeping store rooms tidy and accessible so stock is easy to find
· Will assist theatres stores persons and clinical teams with tracing the movement of stocks in and around theatres and capturing usage of high cost devices and implants against patients
· Help monitor the flow of ordering and receipting information from the IMS to the P2P system
· Develop a thorough working knowledge of the NHSSC ordering systems and processes
· Provide support and assistance to the Materials Management Team covering a range of management, administrative and support duties.
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
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