Equipment Library Support Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking an Equipment Library Assistant to manage the distribution and care of medical equipment. You will work with a dedicated team, ensuring all devices are clean and functional for patient use. The role requires strong communication skills and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include handling, cleaning medical items, and maintaining records. This position offers flexible working and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE or similar qualification in Maths and English or equivalent experience.
• Previous relevant or hospital-based work experience.
• Experience of working with equipment or in an Equipment Library.

Responsibilities

• Support the weekend provision of the Equipment Library service.
• Manage, clean, and distribute essential medical devices.
• Maintain accurate manual and digital records.

Skills

Ability to clean and decontaminate medical equipment

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Experience with medical devices

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference in patient care? Join our dedicated Equipment Library team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and help ensure vital medical equipment is available, clean, and functioning for those who need it most.

This is an opportunity to join a hard working and friendly team and to gain knowledge and skills around a wide range of equipment.

Main duties of the job

As an Equipment Library Assistant, you'll support the weekend provision of our Equipment Library service, helping to manage, clean, and distribute essential medical devices such as infusion pumps, pressure-relieving mattresses, and bed frames. You'll be based at Yeovil District Hospital, with occasional travel to other sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and issue medical equipment
• Clean and decontaminate items to high standards
• Perform equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Maintain accurate manual and digital records
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and service users
• Support training and development activities
• Uphold health and safety standards at all times

Apply today and help us deliver safe, effective care through excellent equipment management.

About us

Simply Serve Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Work pattern - 5 days per week- Rota to include alternate weekend day - 08:00 to 16:00

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE (or similar) Maths and English (or equivalent experience)

Experience

• Previous relevant or hospital based work experience.
• Evidence of ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload.
• Experience of working with equipment or in an Equipment Library.
• Experience of processing, servicing, repairing.

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.