Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Equipment Library Assistant

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

The role will support the equipment provision and maintenance functions for the Equipment Library managed devices across all ASPH sites. Working closely and supporting the EME Engineering team on achieving their electrical safety and KPI compliance.

Main duties of the job

o Ensure that equipment supplied has been labelled, maintained, is with all accessories, clean and that a functional test has been carried out prior to dispatch

o Escalate events of non-availability of equipment from the library to Deputy Head of Medical Engineering and Trust Senior team

o All equipment loaned out must have a traceable record on e-Quip for audit and compliance purposes.

o Carrying out routine collections of loan equipment to maximise Library stock

o Ensure equipment is being cleaned and decontaminated in accordance with Trust policy. Making sure all equipment is stored in a safe, hygienic and tidy manner to ensure that equipment is available for returning to wards and any equipment manufacturers and is safe for engineering technicians and trainers to carry out their duties safely and help prevent cross infection to patients when returned to clinical areas as per the Trust's Infection Control Policyo Maintain up to date loan data on asset management system

o To ensure maximum availability of Library devices

o Collection and delivery of devices to all ASPH Trust and community sites.

o First line maintenance checks / repairs for non-complex devices.

About us

Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer a consultative, collaborative approach -- based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.

We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.

At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We're proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF19470

Job locations

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals (Cross site working)

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

The Equipment Library provides safe, effective and timely equipment provision & maintenance support services for a wide range of medical devices across a variety of departments across ASPH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

The Equipment Library provides safe, effective and timely equipment provision & maintenance support services for a wide range of medical devices across a variety of departments across ASPH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE level with various further relevant knowledge of medical devices and systems preferred

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment

Desirable

  • Experience with EQUIP or similar asset management systems
  • Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook
  • Experience of working in the patient environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE level with various further relevant knowledge of medical devices and systems preferred

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment

Desirable

  • Experience with EQUIP or similar asset management systems
  • Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook
  • Experience of working in the patient environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals (Cross site working)

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals (Cross site working)

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Engineering

Ben Caldicott

bencaldicott@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF19470

Job locations

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals (Cross site working)

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


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