Medical Equipment Library Officer

The post holder will support the operational delivery of the Medical Equipment Library service across the Trust. Duties will include arranging the delivery and collection of medical equipment between wards and departments (including community locations), maintaining accurate equipment records and ensuring equipment is available for loan, storage or repair.

The role involves carrying out functional checks on equipment following appropriate training, undertaking equipment audits, managing stock rotation and supporting stock control processes. The post holder will also provide advice and assistance to ward staff regarding equipment held within the library.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate database records, responding to telephone/electronic enquiries, supporting administrative functions within the department and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, including infection prevention, decontamination and health and safety procedures.

The successful candidates will be expected to prioritise workload effectively, work independently when required and contribute positively to maintaining an efficient and responsive service for clinical teams and patients across the organisation.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Qualifications

Desirable: - ECDL, equivalent or evidence of ability to use databases, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft word

Knowledge

Essential: - Experience of medical equipment within the NHS or within a similar organisation; - Flexible attitude towards work; - Previous experience of working in a team

Skills