Clinical Stock & Equipment Manager

At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and we support their families through every step of their journey. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.

We are now seeking a clinical stock and equipment manager to support the effective operation of the three Acorns hospices by overseeing the essential clinical stock, supplies and equipment required for daily service delivery. You will work 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 by coordinating the procurement of supplies and everyday consumables.

What You’ll Do

• 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 ensure this meets regulatory standards.
• Undertake equipment audits, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Establish a clear equipment lifecycle plan, enabling timely management.
• 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.

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 have 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.

What Acorns Offers

• £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.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 14 May. If you’re motivated by care that truly transforms lives, we would love you to join our Acorns family. Apply today and help us deliver extraordinary care to extraordinary children.

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. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee, you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.