Supervised by the Chief Technician, the post holder will work closely with the Clinical Engineering Department to provide decontamination, assembling, and testing a wide range of medical bed mattresses. The post holder will also support the wider engineering team with regards to equipment transportation, the receipt/transportation of medical devices and consumables, and with the day-to-day functions in the warehouse / workshop environment.
Please be aware that as this role requires you to drive Trust vehicles you must hold a full UK driving licence and be over the age of 19 in order to comply with the Trust's insurance requirements.
1. To achieve competency in the inspection and processing of mattresses in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance.
2. Ensure manufacturer's guidelines and local policies for decontamination processes are followed.
3. To achieve competency in the repairing and assembling of mattresses.
4. To organise work in an efficient and effective way, prioritising the workflow to meet deadlines depending on customer's requirements to ensure that the user's services function without disruption.
5. To ensure that all equipment is working satisfactorily, maintaining records of all daily checks that are carried out and any breakdowns that occur.
6. Take receipt of equipment deliveries and dismantle boxes for recycling.
7. Support with any loading and unloading of equipment from vehicles.
8. The post holder will be required to enter data onto the asset management system.
9. Assisting the administration team with preparing and issuing medical devices and consumables to other NCHC services, and directly to patients.
10. Receiving deliveries at Red House, checking contents and forwarding on paperwork to the administration team
11. Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to visitors and colleagues.
Band 2
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
On April 1st 2025, the Boards of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development.
The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives.
We will remain two separate employers until further notice, and this role being advertised will be employed by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
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