MEMS Administration Officer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an opportunity within our Department for someone to joining and support our Administration Team.

The role involves the delivery to the following services. MedicalEquipment Library, Helpdesk, stock control, ordering and receipting of goods/equipment. Internal audit, management of contracts and financial compliance. All in accordance with ISO9001 Quality Management System.

Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) provide total medical equipment management services to Basildon, Southend and Mid Essex Hospitals. This includes Procurement, Acceptance, Maintenance and Service, coordinate clinical staff training and decommissioning and disposal.

Main duties of the job

Experienced in liaison with equipment suppliers, contracts and procurement. Professional approach to working with internal and external stakeholders to the organisation.

Ability to write clear concise reports, letters, formal minutes and documents using a good standard of English.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Good understanding of Information Technology.

Excellent knowledge of standard MS Office products.

Ability to organise and prioritise effectively.Effective Team working.

To liaise with senior technicians and administration staff for contract information.

To advertise Training sessions appropriately.

To send correspondence on behalf of the METC.

To resolve telephone enquiries for technicians when absent/busy.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-1556-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy, Numeracy and IT knowledge equivalent to GCSE
  • Proven interpersonal and Telephone skills
  • Proven Technical Awareness
  • Awareness of Manual Handling procedures
  • Proven understanding of spreadsheets
  • Proven work processing skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Health and Safety knowledge and understanding
  • Information governance awareness
  • Knowledge of working with medical equipment and medical consumables
  • Knowledge of equipment management
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Databases
  • Web based systems

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Dealing with Customers /Customer Service Experience
  • Demonstrate good Team working

Desirable

  • Formal minute taking

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate good team working, as well as being able to use initiative in dealing with issues in the absence of the dept. manager

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to meet the physical demands required of the role
  • Excellent computer / keyboard skills / mouse skills
  • Lifting and handling

Other

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy, Numeracy and IT knowledge equivalent to GCSE
  • Proven interpersonal and Telephone skills
  • Proven Technical Awareness
  • Awareness of Manual Handling procedures
  • Proven understanding of spreadsheets
  • Proven work processing skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Health and Safety knowledge and understanding
  • Information governance awareness
  • Knowledge of working with medical equipment and medical consumables
  • Knowledge of equipment management
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Databases
  • Web based systems

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Dealing with Customers /Customer Service Experience
  • Demonstrate good Team working

Desirable

  • Formal minute taking

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate good team working, as well as being able to use initiative in dealing with issues in the absence of the dept. manager

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to meet the physical demands required of the role
  • Excellent computer / keyboard skills / mouse skills
  • Lifting and handling

Other

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

MEMS Administration Team Leader

Tina Russell

Tina.Russell5@nhs.net

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-1556-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


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