Medical Equipment Library Assistant - Huntingdon

Job summary

To provide an efficient delivery and collection service of medical equipment for all clinical areas within the Trust.

To maintain the medical equipment library database including records of equipment and consumables allocation.

To participate in regular equipment audits and trace missing equipment.

To actively troubleshoot minor equipment faults within the clinical areas, where competent to do so, and to carry out minor maintenance of library equipment to maximise availability.

Main duties of the job

1. Deliver and collect medical equipment and consumables around the hospital, as required.
2. Record equipment provision for tracking and audit purposes.
3. Ensure adequate stock levels.
4. Participate in equipment audits.
5. Maintain good communication within the team and with your line manager
6. Liaise with Clinical Engineering for equipment repair or maintenance to ensure equipment is fit for use.
7. Inspect medical equipment to ensure items have been decontaminated in adherence to Infection Control policy and procedures.
8. Receive telephone calls and action appropriately.
9. Participate in team meetings, training and professional development activities.
10. Action tasks within your own contractual scope of practice and escalate any concerns to your manager.
11. Attend meetings with the Team Manager and colleagues.
12. Participate in annual appraisal with your line Manager.
13. Maintain a high quality, prompt and efficient service.
14. Effectively communicate organisation policy relating to medical equipment.
15. Maintain your continuing professional development activities.
16. . Behave courteously and professionally at all times.
17. Carry out all duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and abide by Trust policies.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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