Medical Equipment Library Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Medical Equipment Library Assistant and to join City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd. (CHoICE)

The Medical Equipment Library (MEL) is located within Sunderland Royal Hospital and is operational MonFri from 08:00-17:30 and Sat-Sun from 08:00-16:00. The department is operated by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd. (CHoICE). The Team provides a collection, decontamination, delivery and testing of a wide range of medical devices across the Trust. The department also supplies the Trust with antimicrobial dressings and negative pressure dressings along with replenishments for the resuscitation trolleys.

The successful post-holder will be expected to backfill for sickness and weekends when rostered staff are on leave or due to sickness. Enhanced payments will be awarded for weekend working.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Medical Equipment Library Assistant and to join City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd. (CHoICE)

CHoICE, an independent company, provide all hard and soft facility services to Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospital. The principal sites are South Tyneside Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Durham Treatment Centre and the Childrens Centre with around 1350 acute beds.

You will form part of the Medical Equipment Library Team of 9 directly employed staff forming part of the Estates Hard FM services within City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd. The Team provides a collection, decontamination, delivery and testing of a wide range of medical devices across the Trust. The department also supplies the Trust with antimicrobial dressings and negative pressure dressings along with replenishments for the resuscitation trolleys.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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