Job summary
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen within the Medical Equipment Training and Equipment Library department at King's College Hospital.
This would suit someone with a background in medical equipment library, and in medical equipment workshop service.
There will be opportunities to work in different roles as a library assistant, but the main role would be the customer-facing front desk of the Medical Equipment Library (MEL).
Main duties of the job
The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) of the Department provides a range of services to the Trust. These include the care of medical electronic and associated devices, Training of clinical staff (Medical Equipment Training) to use medical devices and a loan service for medical devices (the Equipment Library).
MEMS is based on two sites. The Medical Equipment Resource Centre is at the main hospital site and acts as the link with clients seeking repairs to equipment. The Centre also provides the Equipment Library function and houses a suite for staff undertaking training on medical devices. MEMS also has electronic and mechanical workshops within the main department which is at the Faraday Building, on the edge of the hospital campus.
Specific duties of the Medical Equipment Resource Centre Assistant include:
Assisting with the operation of the equipment library.
Distributing and collecting equipment loaned from the equipment Library.
Recording details of equipment loans using a dedicated database.
Providing a reception service for clients bringing equipment for repair or seeking information about equipment.
Recording details of equipment repairs on a dedicated database.
Providing information about the progress of repairs to clients.
Providing consumables and disposables for medical equipment.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
Collect equipment that is marked as belonging to the equipment library from any area of the Trust.
Deliver equipment, when requested, to users.
Collect faulty non-library equipment from wards and other areas, as requested, and deliver to MEMS for repair.
Return repaired non-library equipment to wards and other areas, as requested.
Liaise with users of Library service to provide information on the availability of equipment.
Clean and decontaminate Library equipment.
Ensure that loan equipment is stored in accordance with instruction.
Ensure the Library shelves are tidy and well organised.
Provide consumables and disposables for equipment as required ensuring that appropriate budgetary transfers are made.
Administrative Responsibilities
Record details of equipment loaned from the library.
Provide monthly figures outlining the activity of the equipment library.
Accept equipment brought to MEMS for repair and log details of fault(s) on dedicated database.
Maintain the MEMS reception is tidy and well organised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
Collect equipment that is marked as belonging to the equipment library from any area of the Trust.
Deliver equipment, when requested, to users.
Collect faulty non-library equipment from wards and other areas, as requested, and deliver to MEMS for repair.
Return repaired non-library equipment to wards and other areas, as requested.
Liaise with users of Library service to provide information on the availability of equipment.
Clean and decontaminate Library equipment.
Ensure that loan equipment is stored in accordance with instruction.
Ensure the Library shelves are tidy and well organised.
Provide consumables and disposables for equipment as required ensuring that appropriate budgetary transfers are made.
Administrative Responsibilities
Record details of equipment loaned from the library.
Provide monthly figures outlining the activity of the equipment library.
Accept equipment brought to MEMS for repair and log details of fault(s) on dedicated database.
Maintain the MEMS reception is tidy and well organised.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy (NVQ3, RSA 3, City and Guilds)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: oElectricity - medium voltages and currents oCross - infection
Desirable
- Experience of, or interest in technology.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy (NVQ3, RSA 3, City and Guilds)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: oElectricity - medium voltages and currents oCross - infection
Desirable
- Experience of, or interest in technology.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE6 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
