Stores and Administration Officer | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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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 thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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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.

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?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing

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Varied environments

community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex

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Flexible working options

part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement

• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• 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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jun 2026