Job overview

Are you organised, reliable and passionate about supporting high-quality patient care? We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) team, helping to ensure that essential medical equipment is safe, available and ready for use across Mid and South Essex.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will support the Medical Equipment Library by collecting, decontaminating, inspecting and distributing medical devices across Basildon, Southend and Mid Essex Hospitals. You will carry out basic equipment checks, identify and report faults or damage, and maintain accurate records to support safe and effective equipment management.

Working closely with colleagues across MEMS, Wound Management and Infection Prevention teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, helping to deliver safe and efficient care to patients throughout the Trust.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with service users. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that makes a real difference to patient care every day. Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in medical equipment management.

Main duties of the job

Support the Medical Equipment Library service by coordinating the collection, decontamination, tracking and distribution of medical devices across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Ensure medical devices are decontaminated to the required standards, following approved procedures, infection prevention guidelines and quality requirements.

Inspect equipment and carry out basic functional and safety checks, identifying and reporting any faults, damage or maintenance requirements.

Maintain accurate records of equipment movements, decontamination processes, asset tracking and service activity in line with Trust procedures.

Deliver and collect medical devices promptly to support clinical services and ensure equipment is available where and when required.

Work collaboratively with Medical Engineering, Wound Management, Infection Prevention and other key teams to support safe and effective patient care.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clinical and non-clinical service users, providing a responsive and customer-focused service.

Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Medical Equipment Library, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, health and safety requirements and professional standards.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.