Job overview
We are recruiting for a Emergency Department Stores & Equipment Administrator who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
You will support the Emergency Department Inventory & Supplies team with the distribution of stock and replenishment of medical consumables across the Emergency Department clinical floor.
Your role will involve working within a team to provide a high quality service which offers a timely responsive and pro-active service for the movement of stock, materials and equipment within the Emergency Department and Emergency Floor.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
To assist clinical staff to ensure the environment is safe.
To daily check and ensure that any broken equipment is taken to EBME and replacement equipment is loan to the department by EBME where appropriate and have and keep a list of equipment not in the department.
Collection of medical devices from other areas of the trust.
For the day to day safety and security of the ED equipment and store facilities.
To order, receive and process internal requisitions via the Trusts online computerised system for all ED stores items (excluding drugs) in a cost effective and timely manner and in line with Trust procedures.
Responsible for monthly stock take and reconciliation with the basic inventory package. Investigating of non-balancing stock
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding, staff and visitors
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility and team participation
- Adaptability, ability to prioritise work, especially under pressure.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- IT skills to include spreadsheets and databases
- Customer service skills
- Analytical skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the requirements of the role
- Knowledge of processes involved in stock control and managing stores
- Basic understanding of NHS issues
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic education
- GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques
- Computer Literacy to RSA level 2 or above
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in a comparable purchasing/logistics/retail environment or admin experience
- Good verbal and written communications.
- Ability to work closely with all grades of staff.
- Adaptability, ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Previous experience in health care setting
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This advert is for Emergency Department Stores & Equipment Administrator with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Emergency Department - Lister Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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