Job summary
Clinical Engineering has a total of 45wte staff including technical, support, administration and trainee staff. It provides a medical devices management service to UHP, two neighbouring PCT's, GP surgeries and other healthcare facilities on 300 sites within an area of 450 square miles. Clinical Engineering manages a database of 47,000 medical devices having a total value of over £100m. The service provides whole life management of medical devices from pre-purchase assessment through safety and maintenance issues to end of life disposal and project and development work is also undertaken. A Medical Equipment Library service is also provided in Derriford Hospital.
To assist in the provision of the Clinical Engineering service, under supervision of the Logistics and Stock Manager.
To support the Logistics and Stock Manager function as required, stock inventories, stores management, ordering, large medical device moves and delivery.
To carry out the equipment reception processes as required for Clinical Engineering including decontamination and database entries. Supports the department assistants in providing rostered cover, cleaning and booking in medical devices for repair and service within Clinical Engineering.
To engage with training and develop a portfolio of relevant competencies.
This role is progressive to Band 3, based on competencies, portfolio evidence and personal development in the role.
Main duties of the job
Logistics and Decontamination Support responsibilities
- Based in Clinical Engineering
- Reports to the Logistics and Stock Manager
- Understands and can operate the stores processes within Clinical Engineering in support of the Logistics and Stock Manager function, raising orders and undertaking stocktakes when required
- Decontaminates equipment, reporting excessive or high-risk contamination to the appropriate Team Leader
- Call logs equipment for repair or servicing as required
- Monitors repaired equipment in Clinical Engineering and returns equipment to the Medical Equipment Library, Wards or Departments as appropriate
- Engages with relevant training courses to enable achievement of competencies and assembly of a personal portfolio
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Duties
- Ensures facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and equipment storage areas are kept in a tidy and safe condition.
- Works in a safe manner and is mindful of manual handling issues when storing or transporting equipment, reporting any Health and Safety issues outside of their control to Clinical Engineering management
- Refers untoward incidents to Clinical Engineering management
Key Technical Tasks
- Raises orders and undertakes stocktakes
- Familiar with stores processes to enable their correct operation and continuity during Stock Manager absence
- Decontaminates equipment sent to the department for service or repair
- Logs equipment into the repair/service process on the database
- Stores equipment at the appropriate team ready for Technical staff to start their process
- Transport equipment from/to Clinical Engineering, MEL and hospital Wards and Departments
- Transports equipment, stores and items using Trust vehicles to other sites and services as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Duties
- Ensures facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and equipment storage areas are kept in a tidy and safe condition.
- Works in a safe manner and is mindful of manual handling issues when storing or transporting equipment, reporting any Health and Safety issues outside of their control to Clinical Engineering management
- Refers untoward incidents to Clinical Engineering management
Key Technical Tasks
- Raises orders and undertakes stocktakes
- Familiar with stores processes to enable their correct operation and continuity during Stock Manager absence
- Decontaminates equipment sent to the department for service or repair
- Logs equipment into the repair/service process on the database
- Stores equipment at the appropriate team ready for Technical staff to start their process
- Transport equipment from/to Clinical Engineering, MEL and hospital Wards and Departments
- Transports equipment, stores and items using Trust vehicles to other sites and services as required
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven evidence of working in a customer service environment
- Demonstrable experience in the use of computerised works systems, including e-learning, email and/or other similar software products
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working to ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
- 12 months previous demonstrable experience in a hospital or clinical environment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable experience of working in clinical or other direct customer facing environment with proven evidence of skills training considered
Desirable
- Computer literate (ECDL or equivalent)
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to manoeuvre medium to heavy loads, which could be in excess of 25kg, in varying locations
- Ability to work in a flexible manner
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven evidence of working in a customer service environment
- Demonstrable experience in the use of computerised works systems, including e-learning, email and/or other similar software products
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working to ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
- 12 months previous demonstrable experience in a hospital or clinical environment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable experience of working in clinical or other direct customer facing environment with proven evidence of skills training considered
Desirable
- Computer literate (ECDL or equivalent)
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to manoeuvre medium to heavy loads, which could be in excess of 25kg, in varying locations
- Ability to work in a flexible manner
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).
