An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Asset Officer to join the Trust in a newly created role. This position offers flexible working hours across Monday to Friday and will play a key role in the operational management of the Trust new asset management system.
The role will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the new software system, ensuring that all asset records are accurately maintained through their lifecycle. This includes the registration, updating, delivering, tracking and disposal of assets.
The role will also involve conducting physical asset audits across Trust sites using handheld PDA technology to verify asset locations, monitor asset movements and ensure data accuracy within the system.
Accountable for recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible).
Responsible for assigning, tagging, and delivery of all newly acquired fixed assets.
Responsible for the tracking of all existing fixed assets,
Tracking of the disposal of fixed assets and removal from Trust systems
Create a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets.
Undertake and support end user training of tracking assets in relevant departments.
Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the asset management system.
Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed ass ets.
Identify and investigate any obsolete assets.
Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
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Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details around the main responsibilities of the job role.
