Job overview

To assist in the provision of the Medical Equipment Library service, under supervision of the Team Leader and Higher Clinical Support Worker inclusive of weekend working.

To work towards achieving recorded competencies and Btec Diploma, Level 2 Healthcare Science - leading to progression to Band 3 Higher Clinical Support Worker.

Supports all Clinical Engineering Departmental objectives and medical device service requirements through active locating and collection of devices for PPM.

Main duties of the job

• Based in the Medical Equipment Library.
• Ensures Medical Equipment Library facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and equipment storage areas are kept in a tidy condition.
• Delivers equipment to ward areas to fulfil loan requests.
• Assist hospital staff visiting the Medical Equipment Library to borrow equipment.
• Keeps records of equipment loans.
• Collects equipment from ward areas at end of loan period.
• Commission onto the asset register and Electrical Safety Tests Medical Devices as trained and deemed competent to do so.
• Cleans returned equipment, reporting excessive or high-risk contamination to the Team Leader within Medical Equipment Library and Clinical Engineering depending on need.
• Checks condition of equipment, reporting any damage to the Team Leader.
• Completes records of tests within Asset Register.
• Performs stock takes of Medical Equipment Library stock – ensuring Asset register is up to date and accurate.
• Ensures adequate stock of materials to enable Medical Equipment Library to function correctly.
  • Operates a working pattern that encompasses weekend working as dictated by the Team Lead and Medical Device Safety Officer
  • Locates, collects and processes Medical Devices required for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in readiness for Clinical Engineering completion.
  • Works towards achieving recorded competencies and potential for Btec Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science - subject to levy funding conditions.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.