Bank Equipment Library Co-ordinator

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 06 April 2025

Job summary

The Equipment Library provides an equipment loan service to the Trust, ensuring that equipment is clean and safe to use.The role involves the cleaning & checking of equipment, loaning & retrieving equipment around the hospital site and equipment data entry to allow tracking of loan equipment - training will be given within the department.

The Equipment Library is staffed 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday

Communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual & efficient provision of the Equipment Library service. Communicate and liaise between Equipment Library personnel, users of the Equipment Library service and other healthcare staff in a polite & helpful manner, Attend and actively participate in the EL team meetings.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a cohesive team & liaise with other relevant healthcare staff in a professional manner at all time, eg decontamination, infection control, tissue viability portering services.

Provision of the Equipment Library loan service - answering telephone calls Deal with ward queries regarding loan equipment

Visit ward areas loaning and retrieving equipment

Delivering/collecting medical devices from the Princess Royal Site (Clean Driving License drequired)

Work closely with senior staff to build and develop effective relationships with Ward/Department Managers and staff to provide an efficient loan service on site

Notify service users of equipment shortages

Contribute at Monthly EL team meetings

Provide advice and technical support to wards/clinical areas on Equipment Library loan equipment

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.59 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

279-7035633-MAR25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in the Equipment Library providing an equipment loan service to the Trust, ensuring that equipment is clean and safe to use.

There will be a need to use the departments vehicle to collect/deliver medical devices offsite ( Clean Driving Licence required)

-- Full details of the post can be found on the Job Description --

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in the Equipment Library providing an equipment loan service to the Trust, ensuring that equipment is clean and safe to use.

There will be a need to use the departments vehicle to collect/deliver medical devices offsite ( Clean Driving Licence required)

-- Full details of the post can be found on the Job Description --

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE Level
Fluent in English
Literate & numerate
Valid Full UK Driving License

Knowlege and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of duties post requires
Understanding of Equipment Library Service

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Good computer skills

Physical

Essential

Able to handle bulky items
Able to walk substantial distances

Personal

Essential

Flexibility with work hours to ensure quality of service is maintained at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE Level
Fluent in English
Literate & numerate
Valid Full UK Driving License

Knowlege and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of duties post requires
Understanding of Equipment Library Service

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Good computer skills

Physical

Essential

Able to handle bulky items
Able to walk substantial distances

Personal

Essential

Flexibility with work hours to ensure quality of service is maintained at all times

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.