Role Overview
Acorns Children’s Hospice is seeking a Clinical Stock & Equipment Manager to support the effective operation of our three hospices by overseeing the essential clinical stock, supplies and equipment required for daily service delivery. The role works as part of the Care team, in close liaison and collaboration with the facilities team to receive goods, manage stock and ensure essential items are available through procurement of supplies and everyday consumables.
Responsibilities
* Draw on existing experience to manage a multi-site clinical stores inventory, monitoring stock levels and procuring stock when required.
* Work alongside the facilities teams to ensure all medical equipment is maintained, repaired and replaced as required, and that this meets regulatory standards.
* Undertake equipment audits, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
* Establish a clear equipment lifecycle plan, enabling timely replacement and upkeep.
* Build and maintain safe and compliant storage of hazardous substances under COSHH, supported by a strong understanding of the differing storage requirements across all stock categories.
Qualifications
* Good general level of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to logistics, stock management, or healthcare support roles.
Experience
* Experience working in a role involving stock management, ordering, or inventory control.
* Experience using procurement or stock management systems.
* Ability to lift and move goods safely, sometimes involving heavy lifting.
* Experience in a healthcare or hospice environment.
What We’re Looking For
* Experienced in clinical stock and equipment management with a willingness to learn.
* Experienced in using procurement or stock-management systems and a good understanding of IT skills.
* Knowledge of health and safety requirements and regulations within clinical environments.
* Passionate about continuous learning, service development, and collaborative working.
* Ability to travel across the Acorns region independently.
Benefits
* £30,600 to £36,720 per annum.
* The chance to make a profound difference to children and families every day.
* Support and guidance to develop the knowledge and skills required to work within your role.
* A compassionate, supportive, and expert multidisciplinary team.
* A working culture rooted in kindness, growth, and wellbeing.
* Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light Card.
* Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme.
* NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Gym membership and equipment discount scheme.
* Bike2Work scheme – save up to 42% on bikes and equipment.
* Wellbeing, legal and financial support.
* Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
Eligibility
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. Candidates will also be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
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.
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