Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Equipment Library (MEL) is part of the wider Clinical Engineering department at UHS. We are a small, friendly team who are excited to be able to offer this opportunity for a dedicated, customer-focused, enthusiastic individual to join our team.
MEL operate a collection and delivery service of diverse medical equipment to UHS wards and departments. We are responsible for ensuring equipment is delivered promptly, is within service dates and adheres to infection prevention guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and deliver medical equipment in a timely manner.
- Clean and process medical equipment according to work instructions.
- Record loans using an electronic asset management database.
- Operate a phoneline service handling queries and requests from clinical teams.
- Complete audits of loaned devices with accuracy.
- Process equipment to be returned to the manufacturer.
- Actively search for devices in need of servicing.
- Liaise with colleagues in the trust from clinical and non-clinical areas and people from third-party companies and suppliers.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What experience/skills are needed:
- High levels of attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
- Experience in healthcare or a customer service role.
- Strong communication skills verbally and non-verbally.
- Good levels of fitness.
Other information:This role will cover Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00 with no bank holidays or weekends.
Please refer to person specification and job description for a full understanding of the necessary experience, skills and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What experience/skills are needed:
- High levels of attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
- Experience in healthcare or a customer service role.
- Strong communication skills verbally and non-verbally.
- Good levels of fitness.
Other information:This role will cover Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00 with no bank holidays or weekends.
Please refer to person specification and job description for a full understanding of the necessary experience, skills and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- English language qualification e.g., GCSE or above
- Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and complete Medical Equipment Library paperwork legibly
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Routine use of computer and keyboard
Desirable
- Logical and consistent working/career pattern
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or with medical equipment or with customers
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent memory to enable them to remember cleaning instructions, details of at least 70 clinical areas and what equipment they use
- Able to interact with people clearly, effectively, and promptly to both provide and accept information and requests, both verbally and written using the English language
- Ability to be flexible and to think/plan ahead
- Ability to cope with routine/repetitive tasks
- Ability to prioritise and manage own work while at the same time work as part of a team to enable the overall work to be prioritised and managed
- Ability to change from doing one job quickly and smoothly to another
- Attention to detail
- Able to accept and follow agreed work instructions
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- English language qualification e.g., GCSE or above
- Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and complete Medical Equipment Library paperwork legibly
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Routine use of computer and keyboard
Desirable
- Logical and consistent working/career pattern
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or with medical equipment or with customers
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent memory to enable them to remember cleaning instructions, details of at least 70 clinical areas and what equipment they use
- Able to interact with people clearly, effectively, and promptly to both provide and accept information and requests, both verbally and written using the English language
- Ability to be flexible and to think/plan ahead
- Ability to cope with routine/repetitive tasks
- Ability to prioritise and manage own work while at the same time work as part of a team to enable the overall work to be prioritised and managed
- Ability to change from doing one job quickly and smoothly to another
- Attention to detail
- Able to accept and follow agreed work instructions
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
