Job summary
The Role:
You will be responsible for the management of the Equipment Library, and play a key role in supporting
the Head of Medical Engineering with asset management of all medical devices used within the Trust,
providing assurance relating to asset availability, preventative maintenance schedules and ensure the
EME department is meeting its compliance and KPI targets.
Job Duties:
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
Escalate events of non-availability of equipment from the library to Head of Medical
Engineering and Trust Senior team
All equipment loaned out must have a traceable record on e-Quip for audit and compliance
purposes.
Carrying out routine collections of loan equipment to maximise Library stock
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 Policy.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
The Equipment Library lead will co-ordinate the efficient use and management of medical devices issued from the Medical Equipment Library. These include, but not limited to VAC pumps, syringe and volumetric pumps. The post holders will have the ability to plan and organise using their own initiative and that of other staff within the Medical Equipment Library. To provide, at the request of clinical and nursing staff a range of medical equipment for patient care. You will need to be committed to flexibility and have good communication and organisational skills, to be able to liaise with colleagues and other senior staff members and be responsive and develop positive working relationships with wards and departments.
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
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-SB-EMF18711-A
Job locations
Healthcare Partners
90 Priestley Road
Guildford
GU2 7AU
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be accountable and responsible for:
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
Escalate events of non-availability of equipment from the library to Head of Medical Engineering and Trust Senior team
All equipment loaned out must have a traceable record on e-Quip for audit and compliance purposes.
Carrying out routine collections of loan equipment to maximise Library stock
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 Policy.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be accountable and responsible for:
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
Escalate events of non-availability of equipment from the library to Head of Medical Engineering and Trust Senior team
All equipment loaned out must have a traceable record on e-Quip for audit and compliance purposes.
Carrying out routine collections of loan equipment to maximise Library stock
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 Policy.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Formal Qualifications, GCSE English, Maths Grade C or above
Desirable
* Knowledge of Health & Safety
* Knowledge of COSHH
* Knowledge of moving and handling
Knowledge Essential
* Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook etc
Desirable
* ExperiencewithEQUIPorsimilarasset management systems
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Formal Qualifications, GCSE English, Maths Grade C or above
Desirable
* Knowledge of Health & Safety
* Knowledge of COSHH
* Knowledge of moving and handling
Knowledge Essential
* Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook etc
Desirable
* ExperiencewithEQUIPorsimilarasset management systems
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
Healthcare Partners
90 Priestley Road
Guildford
GU2 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Healthcare Partners
90 Priestley Road
Guildford
GU2 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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