Ward Based Technologist

Job summary

Ward based Technologist work alongside clinical staff to support the efficiency of equipment and stock management. The role will ensure that rotation of stock across L8 to reduce cost measures is a priority, work alongside the ward managers to ensure that stock levels are kept at the necessary levels on each ward to prevent wastage through out of date items.

The post holder will;

• Carry out a range of technical and administrative activities.
• Participate as an active member of the support worker team;
  • • Organise own day-to-day work tasks (under delegation without direct supervision)
    • Participate in ongoing training and development, and maintain skills necessary for the role
    • Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

• Carry out daily practice in line with our Trust values;
  • • Communication
    • Kindness and Understanding
    • Fairness and Transparency
    • Working together

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Ward Based Technologist to split their working week across three of our friendly wards within Frailty Medicine at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

The Louisa Martindale Building is a newly built building and part of the 3T's expansion of the hospital.

L8 of the LMB specialises in caring for older people and comprises of three very busy wards.

Main duties include ordering and rotation of stock, ensuring levels of stock is maintained and returned to stores if not required. Working within a team, listening skills and adaption within the ward settings.

Simple maintenance of equipment.

You will have staff to refer to and training will be given as required. Computer skills are required for emails, ordering, labelling and spreadsheets.

The role does not involve patient care; however you will be working in patient areas. This role plays a important part in reducing costs and the sustainability of our wards.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Sussex County Brighton

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN25NP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Sussex County Brighton

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN25NP

Employer's website

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

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