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Stores and Administration Officer

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Brighton, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
07 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 May 2026

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Job overview

The Chailey Communication Aid Service (CCAS) is one of 15 centres nationally who have been commissioned by NHS England (NHSE) to provide a Specialised AAC Service to those with verbal communication difficulties. The service provides communication aid assessment and equipment to adults and children with complex disability in the geographical area of Sussex (incl. Brighton and Hove) and Surrey.

The Stores and Administration Office role will be a vital part of the equipment management within CCAS including stock management, ordering, preparing equipment for use. This will be alongside administrative support for the wider team.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will implement existing processes for stock control, stock inspection, ordering and receipt of goods. Where appropriate, they will identify and work with the CCAS team in the development of processes relating to the stores. They will take responsibility for ensuring the stock levels within stores are maintained at an operational level and are of an acceptable quality.

Alongside this equipment management, the role will include providing administrative support to the whole CCAS team.

This role requires someone who will become a vital part of the CCAS team, where communication, attention to detail and organisation are key skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist with the management of stock at all stages of the equipment lifecycle, including procurement, acceptance, preparation for issue, reconditioning and disposal. To support the team with additional administrative tasks, such as answering the phone and updating the patient information system.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Stores and Administration Officer with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton, South East, England. 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 07 Jun 2026.

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