Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

MEMS Administration Manager

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MEMS - Estates & Facilities Department at Southend Hospital for the position of MEMS Administration Manager.

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.

You will lead the Administration Team to deliver following services; Medical,Equipment 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.

Main duties of the job

You will provide assistance to visiting (entering workshop) medical staff and resolve any matters arising; address with engineer to resolve if unable too.

o Resolve telephone enquiries for workshop when engineer absent or busy.o Support the digitisation agenda within MEMS.o Resolve calls from internal/external source to provide updates and advice with regard to medical devices.o To process requests for maintenance and service, and retrieve the necessary information regarding the equipment, the problem and contact person.o To provide updates to internal/external source on repair progress.o To process internal and external communication to MEMS.o Professional approach to working with internal and external stakeholders to the organisation.o Ability to write clear concise reports, letters, formal minutes and documents using a good standard of English.o Ability to forge long-term working partnerships with individuals and groups frominternal and external departments and organisations.o Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.o Ability to organise and prioritise effectively.o High level of personal integrity and encourage similar standards in colleagueso Effective Team working.o To liaise with senior technicians and administration staff for contract information.o Light lifting and handling ability.o Strong understanding of the data protection act and the need to secure sensitive data.

You will need to be able to travel across the 3 Sites

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 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.

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-COR-0415

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Managing a Team
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of working for the NHS

Communication

Essential

  • Dealing with Staff /Customer Service Experience
  • 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
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Managing a Team
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of working for the NHS

Communication

Essential

  • Dealing with Staff /Customer Service Experience
  • 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

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

Southend

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

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Team Leader

Tina Russell

tina.russell5@nhs.net

01702385131

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-COR-0415

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


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