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Neonatal Stores Administrator, Band 3

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

4 days left

Job description

Neonatal Stores Administrator, Band 3 (20 hours a week) Gloucester Neonatal Unit for a highly organised and motivatedNeonatal Stores Administrator to ...

Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies for the neonatal unit through P2P and the Women's & Children's Specialty Procurement Team, ensuring stock levels are maintained and resources used effectively. Works with the Stores Lead and Ward Managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and support efficient use of equipment, consumables and services.

Acts as the main liaison with Medical Engineering, ensuring equipment is maintained, serviced and safe, reporting faults and supporting investigations into Medical Device Alerts. Ensures relevant information is shared with key stakeholders.

Oversees the storage, cleaning, monitoring and decommissioning of equipment in line with Trust policies. Supports procurement and equipment replacement programmes, working with Procurement, Materials Management and the Trust Equipment Lead to meet clinical, operational and financial requirements.

Liaises with Gloucester Managed Services (GMS) regarding maintenance, infrastructure projects and unit developments, and supports charitable donors in identifying equipment and service improvement opportunities.

Works closely with the Women's & Children's Specialty Procurement Team to ensure effective stores management and the smooth operation of the neonatal unit, while contributing to service improvement, quality initiatives and financial sustainability.

Working closely with the Neonatal Administration Lead, Stores Lead and Ward Managers, the post holder will maintain stock levels, order equipment and consumables, coordinate equipment maintenance and servicing, and provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department. The role also involves working with clinical teams, procurement services and external suppliers to support safe, efficient and high-quality care for babies and their families.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, be able to prioritise competing demands, and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional working pattern details: Flexible

The proposed interview date is: 18th September

Additional Contact Details

Vanessa Mizzi-vanessa.mizzi1@nhs.net

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) and numeracy NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent experience in a hospital or office environment.
  • Proficient keyboard skills
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Willingness to complete Trust-required safeguarding training upon appointment.

Knowldege and Skills

Essential

  • Appropriate experience in a relevant area
  • Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

Desirable

  • Have a basic understanding of clinical terms and products
  • Awareness of Manual Handling policies and able to evidence practice within these

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of service improvement
  • Experience of delivering to targets within financial constraints

Desirable

  • Experience of use of NHS procurement systems & processes

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own work
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Discretion, understanding of confidentiality and data protection
  • Evidence of the ability to build effective working relationships

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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