Job Overview
As an IT Asset Officer you will provide IT hardware and software asset management to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and external organisations such as Morecambe Bay ICB (Integrated Care Board).
The work will be challenging but offers an opportunity to apply your knowledge in a rewarding public service environment. You will gain experience working where IT is central to patient care, supporting the Trust-wide implementation of our ePR (Electronic Patient Record) and associated technologies.
You will work alongside I3 technical teams, providing engineers access to hardware and software assets, updating IT asset information records into the Trust’s IT Asset Management system, and managing your workload while meeting SLA targets.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves day‑to‑day activities relating to hardware and software asset management for the full life‑cycle of IT assets, including obtaining quotes, raising requisitions, coordinating receipt and booking‑in of goods, storage, deployment and decommissioning.
The post holder is responsible for accurate recording of asset details into the Trust IT Asset Management System and takes a lead role in managing the Trust’s IT Asset storage areas, traveling between hospital sites and primary care sites as required.
Working for Our Organisation
* A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
* Cutting‑edge facilities and technology
* Opportunities for continuous professional development
* A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
Benefits and Working Conditions
Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 – Fixed term: 6 months (Monday to Friday 08:30‑17:00), Full time – 37.5 hrs per week.
Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 pro rata per annum, depending on contract days.
Site: Furness General Hospital or Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Barrow‑in‑Furness or Lancaster.
Closing date: 10 June 2026.
Person Specification
* Experience of IT hardware such as computers, monitors, printers and other peripherals.
* Maintaining details on a computer system with focus on accuracy and completeness.
* Experience of installing software on Windows computers.
* Good knowledge of NHS structure/function and stakeholders.
* Experience of the Top Desk Service Management software application.
* Experience of procurement purchasing system.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of BAME communities.
Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Only applicants who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be considered.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
For controlled or regulated activities a satisfactory DBS check is required before final offer. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure is £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure £27.38. The cost does not apply to a volunteer post.
Other Legal Information
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving working lives, operating a zero‑tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We provide a first‑class service to the recruitment of children and vulnerable adults.
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