Main area Medical Device Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 8 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 31st March 2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 432-HR520-25
Employer East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Colchester Hospital site Town Colchester Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/08/2025
Medical Devices Training Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 4
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Workforce team as the Medical Device Training Coordinator.
You job is to develop and maintain systems and processes to track medical device training for all clinical staff across ESNEFT. This will include a key role in the implementation of a new trust-wide software system to record medical device training and compliance reporting.
You will have excellent organisational and IT skills, a positive approach to change management and are looking for a new challenge.
This post is initially offered until the 31st March but is likely to be extended.
Main duties of the job
Provide coordination of medical device training/competency documents and related governance processes across ESNEFT
In line with the Medical Devices Training Policy coordinate and track training compliance for new medical devices being introduced into two or more departments.
* Liaise with EBME and manufacturers/suppliers to ensure smooth transition to new devices.
* Provide advice and guidance to clinician’s in the preparation of training documentation and planning training in line with trust policy.
* Support the introduction of e-QUIP medical device training module to all teams and departments in the organisation to support accurate recording and compliance reporting.
* Manage compliance data and reporting in relation to medical device training as required for internal and external stakeholders e.g. CQC.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Experience
* Previous administrative role
* Working collaboratively as part of a team
* Advanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office
* Experience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation
* Experience of dealing with non-routine administrative matters
* NHS experience
* Experience within relevant work area
* Experience of working with members of the public
* Supervision/co-ordination of other team members
Qualifications
* GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths
* NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial or equivalent
Knowledge
* Confidentiality and Data Protection
* Knowledge of relevant work area and specialist terminology
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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