Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Equipment Library Technicians to the Medical Equipment Library team in our Clinical Engineering department.
You will work in a busy team that manages the delivery, collection and processing of medical devices throughout the Trust ensure patient safety. The department works to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality standards and is responsible for the management in excess of 60,000 medical devices used across the hospital and in the community throughout East Anglia.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Engineering supports a wide range of medical equipment in the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is the responsibility of Clinical Engineering to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime.
This post is one of a number within the Medical Equipment Library Section of Clinical Engineering.
You will be required to perform work of a routine non-complex nature, responsible for minor repairs and planned activities as directed by management.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th December 2023
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 8th January 2024
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th December 2023
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 8th January 2024
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Communicating clearly with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
- Basic electrical or mechanical maintenance knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Understanding of the anxiety, distress and confusion of some patients and relatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Communicating clearly with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
- Basic electrical or mechanical maintenance knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Understanding of the anxiety, distress and confusion of some patients and relatives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).