Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Electronics Stores/Admin

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

Summary of the Role.

The Medical Electronics Department is responsible for the maintenance, repair and management of electronic, electrical and mechanical medical equipment for Yeovil District Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and other Healthcare providers. The Medical Electronics Department is accredited ISO 9001:2015 and maintains the highest standards of quality and service to support delivery of Clinical Services and Patient Care.

Working within this busy, well-respected team, this role is to to work closely with technical and admin staff to assist in the provision and support of the service. Based in the Medical Electronics laboratory on level 4 of the main Yeovil District Hospital building, the role involves:

Ordering stock and spare parts and maintaining the department stock management system;

carrying out basic administration tasks;

carrying out basic team support tasks.

Where appropriate all training will be provided through job training and the departmental induction process

Simply Serve Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Somerset Foundation Trust that has been set up by Yeovil Hospital to manage its non-clinical support services.

Main duties of the job

Running routine stock reports and raising purchase orders.

Raising purchase orders for non-stock items as requested.

Updating the stock management module on f2.

Un packing, receiving and processing spare parts and materials.

Maintaining the stores area in a clean and tidy condition.

Communicate with suppliers with regard to parts queries.

Arranging TNT & courier deliveries and collections.

Packing and dispatching equipment.

Delivery of and collection of equipment to areas.

Updating device records on f2.

Filing device records.

Scanning and electronic filing of device records.

Using other departmental manual and computerised record systems..

Asist with the filing of service and repair information.

Collection of post.

Assist with the maintenance of the department environment by removing cardboard waste, WEEE waste, batteries etc.

Ensuring all work is carried out is of a high quality.

Undertake training as required.

Assisting with user training as required.

Communicating effectively and courteously with colleagues, staff, external organisations and members of the public.

Ensuring that all current Health & Safety standards are adhered to.

Carry out any other duties that may be required.

About us

Simply Serve Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Somerset Foundation Trust that has been set up by Yeovil Hospital to manage its non-clinical support services.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year 25 hrs Monday-Friday 08:30 - 13:30. Part time salary,Pro-rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2802

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated through the achievement of a good level of secondary educational qualifications

Desirable

  • Basic IT qualification at either secondary educational level or ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Previous relevant work based around stores and stock.
  • Previous relevant work based around administration tasks.
  • Previous relevant work based around general support duties.
  • Previous relevant work based IT and computer experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role or elements of the role.
  • Experience of using management based IT system.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Accuracy of data input.
  • Good written communication skills.
  • IT skills.
  • Ability to adapt and learn new skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated through the achievement of a good level of secondary educational qualifications

Desirable

  • Basic IT qualification at either secondary educational level or ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Previous relevant work based around stores and stock.
  • Previous relevant work based around administration tasks.
  • Previous relevant work based around general support duties.
  • Previous relevant work based IT and computer experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role or elements of the role.
  • Experience of using management based IT system.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Accuracy of data input.
  • Good written communication skills.
  • IT skills.
  • Ability to adapt and learn new skills.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Dave Whittlesay

dave.whittlesay@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935383108

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year 25 hrs Monday-Friday 08:30 - 13:30. Part time salary,Pro-rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2802

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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