Job summary
A rewarding opportunity is available to join the Clinical Engineering team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as aMedical Equipment Library Assistant. In this role, you will apply your strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills while working both independently and as part of a dynamic, evolving team.
As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to the direction and management of the medical equipment library service across the organisation, ensuring the efficient delivery and oversight of medical equipment throughout the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the delivery, retrieval, and cleaning of medical devices from the medical equipment library at an operational level.
- Provide guidance to nursing and other staff on the use of medical devices and actively promote the medical equipment library across the organisation.
- Participate in the performance and monitoring of the library service to ensure effective delivery to clinical areas, including tracking devices using RFID technology and maintaining accurate records.
- Contribute to the quality system within Clinical Engineering, supporting efforts to achieve accreditation and provide assurance of the medical equipment library service.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills are required, along with experience working in either an acute or community setting.
- Good knowledge of medical devices would be beneficial for this role
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Vocational Qualifications Level 3, A-Levels or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- ONC, or equivalent qualification in electronics, science or engineering subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Healthcare Technology
- Good IT skills
- Customer service
Desirable
- Understanding of the management of medical devices
- Previous experience of working in hospital or NHS setting.
- Experience with information databases
- Experience dealing with people in a healthcare or other stressful environments
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Self-directed. Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office, including word, excel and outlook.
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
Desirable
- Show aptitude for working under pressure in a busy unit
- Ability to manage stressful situations sympathetically and in a supportive manner.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Vocational Qualifications Level 3, A-Levels or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- ONC, or equivalent qualification in electronics, science or engineering subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Healthcare Technology
- Good IT skills
- Customer service
Desirable
- Understanding of the management of medical devices
- Previous experience of working in hospital or NHS setting.
- Experience with information databases
- Experience dealing with people in a healthcare or other stressful environments
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Self-directed. Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office, including word, excel and outlook.
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
Desirable
- Show aptitude for working under pressure in a busy unit
- Ability to manage stressful situations sympathetically and in a supportive 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).
