Job summary
Assistant Technical Officer
Band: 2 (£22,383)
Hours: Full time, permanent
The main responsibility of the post holder is to provide transportation of equipment and goods to and from the MEL, including collection and delivery of infusion devices and other relevant equipment.
Main duties of the job
- The main responsibility of the post holder is to provide transportation of equipment and goods to and from the MEL, including collection and delivery of infusion devices and other relevant equipment.
- To provide support in all areas within and associated with the Medical Equipment Library
- Assist in maintaining the Medical Equipment Library database and recording of medical devices usage.
- Provide appropriate decontamination of all relevant medical equipment in accordance with UHL Policy and Procedures.
- The Post holder will be required to provide assistance and support to the Medical Equipment Library (MEL) across all three sites.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support in all areas within and associated with the medical devices library.
- Assist in maintaining the medical devices library database and recording of infusion devices usage, maintaining stationary stock levels.
- Clean and decontaminate equipment in accordance with UHL infection control policies and procedures, to include infusion devices, observing appropriate infection control measures when dealing with equipment that has been or potentially has been contaminated.
- Provide assistance in the transportation of equipment and goods to and from the department, including collection and delivery of infusion devices and other relevant equipment.
- Participate in the rotation and monitoring of consumable stocks and supplies.
- Ensure all relevant MHRA hazard notices are acted upon accordingly, dissemination of information to relevant department and staff
- Attend regular, appropriate meetings throughout the trust.
- Participate in the in-service training and orientation programmes of new staff as appropriate.
- Promote good working relationships within all areas by providing appropriate support, ensuring whilst working in the clinical environment, will treat all patients with dignity and respect.
- Be familiar with and follow the Trusts incident reporting procedure.
- Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholders care.
- Ensure MEL facilities are kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
- Inform Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support in all areas within and associated with the medical devices library.
- Assist in maintaining the medical devices library database and recording of infusion devices usage, maintaining stationary stock levels.
- Clean and decontaminate equipment in accordance with UHL infection control policies and procedures, to include infusion devices, observing appropriate infection control measures when dealing with equipment that has been or potentially has been contaminated.
- Provide assistance in the transportation of equipment and goods to and from the department, including collection and delivery of infusion devices and other relevant equipment.
- Participate in the rotation and monitoring of consumable stocks and supplies.
- Ensure all relevant MHRA hazard notices are acted upon accordingly, dissemination of information to relevant department and staff
- Attend regular, appropriate meetings throughout the trust.
- Participate in the in-service training and orientation programmes of new staff as appropriate.
- Promote good working relationships within all areas by providing appropriate support, ensuring whilst working in the clinical environment, will treat all patients with dignity and respect.
- Be familiar with and follow the Trusts incident reporting procedure.
- Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholders care.
- Ensure MEL facilities are kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
- Inform Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of equipment.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Stock rotation experience
- Multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of equipment management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff at all levels
- Ability to provide information to members of staff in a polite and courteous manner
Desirable
- Able to communicate information across professional boundaries
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Work as member of a Team.
- Report related concerns to other staff.
- Proficient in the use of computers and entering data into software packages such as databases.
- Able to enter and retrieve information using computer packages such as excel, word and outlook.
- Manage time accordingly to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands required of the role
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Reliable - good time management skills
- Systematic approach to work
- Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and confidence
- Participate in flexible rostering if required
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Stock rotation experience
- Multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of equipment management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff at all levels
- Ability to provide information to members of staff in a polite and courteous manner
Desirable
- Able to communicate information across professional boundaries
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Work as member of a Team.
- Report related concerns to other staff.
- Proficient in the use of computers and entering data into software packages such as databases.
- Able to enter and retrieve information using computer packages such as excel, word and outlook.
- Manage time accordingly to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands required of the role
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Reliable - good time management skills
- Systematic approach to work
- Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and confidence
- Participate in flexible rostering if required
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).
