System Administrator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the implementation of a new inventory system as part of the NHS Modernisation Agenda, focusing on Scan4Safety initiatives. The System Administrator will assist with training, data gathering, analytics, and report creation, ensuring high standards of customer service. Key responsibilities include IMS system support, catalogue management, and analysing stock data. The successful candidate will have experience in stock control and strong communication skills.
Essential criteria
- GCSE's or equivalent in at least 5 subjects including Maths and English
- A Levels or equivalent.
- Degree in IM&T related subject or relevant work experience (2 years +).
- Skills & Abilities
- Standard keyboard skills.
- Ability to input, retrieve and manipulate data within information systems.
- Good oral, written communication skills and pleasant telephone manner
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in setting-up and maintaining a computer database.
Desirable criteria
- Experience within a procurement department within the NHS
- Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
- Experience of using an e-procurement system in the workplace.
- Education / Qualifications
- GCSE's or equivalent in at least 5 subjects including Maths and English
- A Levels or equivalent.
- Degree in IM&T related subject or relevant work experience (2 years +).
- Skills & Abilities
- Standard keyboard skills.
- Ability to input, retrieve and manipulate data within information systems.
- Good oral, written communication skills and pleasant telephone manner
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in setting-up and maintaining a computer database.
- Experience within a procurement department within the NHS
- Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
- Experience of using an e-procurement system in the workplace.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
System Administrator
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
As part of the NHS Modernisation Agenda, The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has embarked on the challenging and exciting task of implementing a new inventory system aiming to have better practices and visibility of stock control, reducing costs and increasing patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative.
The successful candidate will be a key player during the implementation stages helping with training, floor walking, data gathering, analytics, report creation, supporting and delivering high standards customer services to our end-users. The candidate will have experience in stock control, have great communication skills and be able to work as part of a team and independently.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Systems Support Assistant encompasses the following mainresponsibilities:- High levels of proactivity- IMS System support, guidance and training.- Catalogue management and Template management within IMS system.- Analysing data, interpreting and reporting results.- Advice and guidance based on results of analytical work.- Working on discreet projects, usually with other members of the Systems Team.- Reporting on live stock data and advising on par levels based on SOP's
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