Job summary
- Main area
- Support Services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-UEL011025
- Employer
- UHS Estates Ltd ( UEL )
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Closing
- 30/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Equipment and Instrument Controller
Band 3
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Limited (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:
- Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
- South Central Ambulance Service
- University Hospital Southampton
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits:
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further detail regarding this role.
Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:
- Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
- South Central Ambulance Service
- University Hospital Southampton
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT
Person specification
Qualifications, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- If English not first language, IELTS score of 7 or above
- Familiarity with Microsoft word and Excel
- NVQ level 3 in Customer Care/Public Services or equivalent level of experience
- Clear rational for applying for post
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal communications in relation to our patient group
Desirable criteria
- Computer Skills Qualification
- Knowledge of theatre/medical equipment gained through on the job learning within theatres/relevant clinical area.
- Appreciation of the clinical environment and an understanding of its changing needs.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Scott Phillips
- Job title
- Deputy Materials & Logistics Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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