Overview
The department of Clinical Technology provides a comprehensive medical equipment management and maintenance service to the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM) and external healthcare bodies. The post holder will support the day‑to‑day operation of the newly established Beds Team within Clinical Technology, contributing to the safe availability, movement, and upkeep of hospital beds and associated equipment across the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Support day‑to‑day operation of the Beds Team, ensuring safe availability, movement, and upkeep of hospital beds and related equipment across the Trust.
* Assist with preparation, checking, cleaning coordination, transportation, and return of beds to clinical areas, ensuring timely availability and patient safety.
* Support routine checks, basic fault identification, asset labeling, and accurate updating of records on the clinical asset management system, escalating issues promptly to technical staff where required.
* Interact regularly with ward and department staff, maintaining good communication and a customer‑focused approach.
* Contribute to governance by following agreed procedures, supporting audits and stock checks, and maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.
* Receive training and supervision to develop skills and understanding of medical device safety, forming an important foundation within the Beds Team and wider Clinical Technology service.
Qualifications
* An engineering background, ideally with experience in engineering and maintenance.
* A valid full UK manual driving licence.
Equal Opportunities
UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
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