Job summary
The Medical Equipment Library Officer is responsible for the timely delivery and collection of loan medical devices from around the Trust along with the decontamination and checking of equipment prior to re-use.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of 6 staff who provide high quality support to clinical areas via the management and on-demand delivery of over 900 loan medical devices Trust wide with an asset value totalling more than £1.5m.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for carrying out decontamination and equipment function of all equipment returned to library and be confident in the handling of such devices. Also responsible for the prompt delivery and collection of medical devices on loan to wards and theatres. Maintain equipment records and record data necessary for the effective operation of the loan equipment tracking and management systems.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Medical Equipment Library Officer is responsible for the timely delivery and collection of loan medical devices from around the Trust along with the decontamination and checking of equipment prior to re-use
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Medical Equipment Library Officer is responsible for the timely delivery and collection of loan medical devices from around the Trust along with the decontamination and checking of equipment prior to re-use
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good level of general education, literate and numerate and familiar with the use of computers
Desirable
- A recognised IT competency qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a healthcare environment and knowledge of medical devices
- Familiar with the use of computers.
Desirable
- Delivery of clinically based education or training.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Department, Trust and NHS policies and procedures.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff under all conditions of urgency.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good level of general education, literate and numerate and familiar with the use of computers
Desirable
- A recognised IT competency qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a healthcare environment and knowledge of medical devices
- Familiar with the use of computers.
Desirable
- Delivery of clinically based education or training.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Department, Trust and NHS policies and procedures.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff under all conditions of urgency.
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).
