4244 - Medical Equipment Library Apprentice

Job summary

Interview date: 7th August 2024

The post involves the supervised training in practical and academic duties for the repair and management of medical equipment across Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

As the Medical Equipment Library Apprentice, you will be part of the Medical Engineering team that is in charge of looking after Medical Devices throughout the Hospital; from preventative maintenance to repairs.

The role will be supported by the entire team, and will be based within the hospital in the Medical Engineering Workshop where the Medical Library is located.

It is a great opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about learning how to repair and maintain medical equipment, to maintain records and documentation accurately and in order, and who envisages a career within a Healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Equipment Library Apprentice will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge which will assist the apprentice to participate in scheduled collection, stock control, maintenance and electrical safety testing as required.

The post-holder will gain knowledge of all Departmental procedures, safety regulations and any legislation that is relevant to the job.

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All tasks will be carried out under strict supervision, however will involve discussion with clinical, non-clinical and technical staff to help support all aspects of the life cycle of medical devices management as relevant. Admin tasks will also be included as documentation is part of the management of Medical Devices Library and overall management of an asset.

About us

Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.

BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards.

We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.