Materials Management Inventory Controller

Main area Materials Management Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-HR987-26

Site Colchester Hospital Town Colchester Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/10/2026

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.

The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

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.

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
• Will provide inventory management support to theatres teams, using the IMS to deploy effective management of consumables, implants and high cost medical devices.
• Accurate receipting and transfer of good within the IMS
• Effective stock rotation to prevent wastage through expiry
• Managing stock levels across different areas to make best use of existing stocks
• 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…