About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Mathematics grade C or equivalent relevant experience. NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable
IT/Technology qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of ordering and procurement systems Working with the public, face to face and over the telephone Relevant experience of equipment setup and management. Maintaining an electronic filing system Working with and maintaining a database Ability to prioritise workload and experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
Relevant experience of commissioning and configuring electrical and/or computing devices Experience of electronic assistive technology or working with people with disabilities
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Experience with understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software and IT systems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Excellent organisational skills: ability to plan and organise own workload and work under pressure Ability to adapt to changing service needs and to take on new tasks Awareness of Health and Safety Enthusiastic about the role of technology and the importance of good equipment management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chailey Clinical Services
Beggars Wood Road
North Chailey, East Sussex
BN8 4JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)