Equipment Librarian

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Harrogate is seeking a Medical Equipment Library support staff member to manage the distribution of medical devices. Responsibilities include ensuring availability, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and supporting clinical teams. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Mathematics and experience in customer-facing roles. The position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.
• Evidence of basic IT competence (Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets).
• Experience of working in a customer-facing, administrative, or support role.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a safe Medical Equipment Library service.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and stock control.
• Ensure timely availability of devices for patient care.

Skills

Customer service skills

Administrative support

Teamwork

IT competence (Microsoft Office)

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Further education in healthcare or logistics

Job description

The Medical Equipment Library provides a centralised service for the management and distribution of commonly used medical devices and associated equipment within Harrogate District Hospital.

The department is responsible for ensuring that equipment is available when and where it is required, maintained in a safe and serviceable condition, and decontaminated in line with infection prevention standards. The service supports clinical teams by improving utilisation of resources, reducing risks associated with equipment shortages or inappropriate use, and providing training on core devices such as beds and mattresses.

Through these functions, the department plays a key role in promoting patient safety, operational efficiency and compliance with Trust and regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery of a safe, efficient and responsive Medical Equipment Library service. This will include the collection, decontamination, storage, issue and return of a wide range of medical devices, mattresses and consumables across Harrogate District Hospital.

The role ensures that equipment is available in a timely manner to meet patient care needs, and that devices are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

The post holder will contribute to accurate record-keeping, stock control and liaison with clinical teams and external service providers, thereby supporting the overall governance and assurance framework for medical device management.

About us

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Medical Engineering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.

Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the companydoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Ant Walker on [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education and Training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or evidence of equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Evidence of basic IT competence (Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets).
• Experience of working in a customer-facing, administrative, or support role.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• Further education or training in healthcare, logistics, or administration.
• Training in infection prevention and control, decontamination, or manual handling.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, logistics, or equipment library setting.

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata