Job overview
The Equipment Library provides an equipment loan service to the Trust, ensuring that equipment is clean and safe to use. The role involves the cleaning & checking of equipment, loaning & retrieving equipment around the hospital site and equipment data entry to allow tracking of loan equipment - training will be given within the department.
The Equipment Library is staffed 7 days a week
Communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual & efficient provision of the Equipment Library service. Communicate and liaise between Equipment Library personnel, users of the Equipment Library service and other healthcare staff in a polite & helpful manner, Attend and actively participate in the EL team meetings.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a cohesive team & liaise with other relevant healthcare staff in a professional manner at all time, eg decontamination, infection control, tissue viability portering services.
Provision of the Equipment Library loan service - answering telephone calls Deal with ward queries regarding loan equipment
Visit ward areas loaning and retrieving equipment
Delivering/collecting medical devices from the Princess Royal Site (Clean Driving Licence Required)
Work closely with senior staff to build and develop effective relationships with Ward/Department Managers and staff to provide an efficient loan service on site
Notify service users of equipment shortages
Contribute at Monthly EL team meetings
Provide advice and technical support to wards/clinical areas on Equipment Library loan equipment
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
The post holder will work in the Equipment Library providing an equipment loan service to the Trust, ensuring that equipment is clean and safe to use.
There will be a need to use the departments vehicle to collect/deliver medical devices offsite ( Clean Driving Licence Required)
-- Full details of the post can be found on the Job Description --
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to GCSE Level
2. Fluent in English
3. Literate & numerate
Knowlege and Experience
Essential criteria
4. Knowledge of duties post requires
5. Understanding of Equipment Library Service
Skills
Essential criteria
6. Good communication skills
7. Good computer skills
Physical
Essential criteria
8. Able to handle bulky items
9. Able to walk substantial distances
Personal
Essential criteria
10. Flexibility with work hours to ensure quality of service is maintained at all times
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
12. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications