Equipment Library Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanrug; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking an enthusiastic person to join the Medical Equipment Library team. This full-time role involves delivering and collecting medical equipment, ensuring devices are functioning properly, and assisting staff. Candidates should be reliable and able to work independently, with a physical and varied workload. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well on your own with remote support.
• The role is physically active and requires varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting equipment for wards across the hospital.
• Checking that devices are working correctly and cleaning them.
• Performing basic safety testing and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Assisting staff with queries and providing information.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Ability to work independently

Basic troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join the Medical Equipment Library in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. This is an important role meeting the needs of patients across the hospital by providing medical equipment which is working well, and ready to use. IV pumps are a good example - used to give medicines and fluids into patients' veins. You will also help staff with queries, and signpost information and training for them when required. The Medical Equipment Library is the best of its kind in North Wales, and you will be part of a valuable service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting equipment for wards across the hospital and making it ready to be used again.
• Checking that devices are working correctly, placing battery equipment on charge, and cleaning devices in line with Health Board policies.
• Performing some basic safety testing of returned equipment, troubleshooting basic equipment problems, and reporting faulty medical devices.
• Assist staff with queries and signpost information and training when required.

Requirements / Working Arrangements

• The Equipment Library offers a full service during office hours Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone to work full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
• You need to be able to work well on your own with remote support from the Medical Devices Team.
• The role is physically active and varied.

Desirable / Language

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Team & Organisation

You will be joining a positive and supportive team, who are committed to providing a good service. If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and \"Proud to Lead\" competence framework.

Equality & Diversity

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the \"Disability Confident Employer\" scheme.

Application Process

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.