Medical Equipment Library Operator

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 December 2024

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Job summary

A vacancy has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work in the Medical Equipment Libraries at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The libraries house a variety of medical devices that are loaned out around the trust for clinical use.

The post is based at the Northern General Hospital but the successful applicant will be required to work on all the sites when required. A cross-city rota is in operation.

The post holders will be responding to requests from clinical staff for the loaning of medical devices and their collection from around the Trust.

Main duties of the job

This post will require the successful candidate to have a methodical approach with attention to detail which is vital to ensure the safe delivery of the Medical Equipment Library service.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a practical, logical aptitude with good communication skills and be able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

The Directorate of Medical Imaging & Medical Physics (MIMP) is the largest Service Directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Medical Physics employs 135 staff (35 scientists and 100 technical staff) providing a variety of scientific and clinical services to the Trust.

The Department of Medical Physics is divided into 6 sections each managed by a Section Head responsible to the Scientific Director. The Clinical Engineering Section is divided into three groups - Medical Device Management (MDM), Medical Device Innovation (MDI) and Medical Device Healthcare Projects (MDHP)

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-8514-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths grade C / level 4 or above or equivalent experience/qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent Manual Handling Training
  • Full Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a stores or portering environment

Desirable

  • Some experience of medical equipment and working within hospitals on wards etc
  • Some experience of using Patient Management Systems within the NHS.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths grade C / level 4 or above or equivalent experience/qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent Manual Handling Training
  • Full Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a stores or portering environment

Desirable

  • Some experience of medical equipment and working within hospitals on wards etc
  • Some experience of using Patient Management Systems within the NHS.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Equipment Library Supervisor

Dan Betts

daniel.betts1@nhs.net

01142266397

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-8514-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Supporting documents

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