Equipment Library Co-ordinator
The closing date is 29 July 2025
Job summary
We have an opportunity for 2 part time positions within our department - 24 hrs and 13.5 hrs, details of shift pattern to be discussed.
The Equipment Library provides an equipment loan service to the Trust, ensuring that equipment is clean and safe to use. The role involves the cleaning & checking of equipment, loaning & retrieving equipment around the hospital site and equipment data entry to allow tracking of loan equipment - training will be given within the department.
The Equipment Library is staffed 07:00 - 18:00 weekdays, 08:00 - 13:00 weekends & Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
Communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual & efficient provision of the Equipment Library service Communicate & liaise between Equipment Library personnel, users of the Equipment Library service and other Healthcare staff in a polite & helpful manner Attend & actively participate in the EL team meetings
Work as part of a cohesive team & liaise with the other relevant Healthcare staff in a professional manner at all times eg. decontamination, infection control, tissue viability, portering services etc.
Provision of the Equipment Library loan service - answering telephone callsDeal with ward queries regarding loan equipmentVisit ward areas loaning and retrieving equipmentWork closely with Senior Staff to build and develop effective relationships with Ward/Department Managers and staff to provide an efficient equipment loan service on siteNotify service users of equipment shortagesContribute at daily PFIS huddlesContribute at monthly EL Team meetingsProvide advice and technical support to wards/clinical/areas on Equipment Library loan equipment eg. pressure relieving mattresses, falls sensor equipment
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-7213680-JUL25
Job locations
St Richard's, Chichester
Spitalfields Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richard's, Chichester
Spitalfields Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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