Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7181736-JUL25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Emergency Department, Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Emergency Department Technologist
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Department technologist will assist with stores, ordering and maintenance of equipment. They will ensure all equipment is in good working order, reporting the equipment as required, including, but not limited to: ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, Dinamap and cardiac monitors.
The technologist will ensure that stock is unpacked and correctly stored. They will replace any equipment used during emergency situations to ensure safety within the department.
They will escalate any issues with equipment or stock at the earliest opportunity and order replacements as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To maintain all of the Emergency Department (ED) storage and keep in a clean and tidy condition. This includes but not restricted to: Emergency Department (ED) Resus; Ambulatory Clinical Decision Unit (ACDU), Majors and PAT.
To monitor, receive and unpack stock into allocated areas.
To ensure all necessary statutory check documentation is maintained.
To ensure equipment is decontaminated/calibrated and ready for use.
To contribute to the smooth running of the Emergency Department.
Support alternative ways of working, particularly where the need for change cannot be easily identified.
The post holder is required to wear a uniform.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the daily prioritisation of work adhering to the Daily/Weekly Task Sheet.
1. Manage stock received and put away making sure current stock is rotated.
2. Ensuring discrepancies are immediately reported and assisting with NHS Supplies to then make sure ordering of stock is correct.
3. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and is returned back when borrowed. This will include but is not limited to monitoring equipment, ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, Dinamap and cardiac monitors.
4. Ensure there are an adequate number of Evo/Alaris pumps available for the Emergency Department. Contact Equipment Library if pumps required.
5. Ensure that daily decontamination checks on the technical equipment are undertaken across the whole department.
6. Ensure cleaning rotas for trolleys and storerooms are carried out and documentation completed.
7. Ensure all stock trolleys in the Emergency Department are topped up at least daily.
8. To be able to assist when called upon to get a treatment space ready for the next patient, ensuring no delays in patient flow.
9. Maintain “near patient testing” equipment stocks and supplies, ensuring the prompt reporting of issues to Lead Support Worker or POCT team.
10. Ensure all storage areas are cleaned and kept tidy
11. Demonstrate an awareness of your own role within a major Incident and when the Trust is in business continuity.
12. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require.
13. Carry out daily checks on stock, responsible for ensuring necessary action is taken so an acceptable level of stock is available and ordering replacement stock as required.
14. Complete daily checklist reporting any issues to Lead Support Worker or Shift Leader.
15. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
16. Ensure that there are enough oxygen/entonox cylinders in the Emergency Department.
17.Call the helpdesk for any estates related queries.
18. Ensure clinical rooms are stocked
19. Assist nursing staff as required.
20. Carry out minor repairs to equipment
21. Any other tasks that are relevant to role
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within stores or equipment management.
- Shows good initiative and ability to be flexible,
Desirable criteria
- Previous acute hospital experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carolyn Russell
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 441881
- Additional information
ext 68109
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