Medical Device Library Assistant

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybride; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Résumé du poste

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Equipment Library Assistant to ensure essential devices are available, clean, safe and ready for patient use on the acute site in Barnstaple. The role involves coordinating equipment provision and logging faulty devices, working with the Clinical Engineering EBME team.

The post holder will have strong organisational and communication skills, manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities while keeping senior

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with clinical teams and senior staff.
• Ability to log, track and coordinate equipment provision and faults.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate provision of Medical Equipment Library items for ward areas.
• Log and process faulty devices for repair or replacement.
• Work with Clinical Engineering EBME team to maximise equipment availability.
• Provide timely updates to senior staff and clinical teams.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Description du poste

The Medical Equipment Library Assistant ensures vital medical devices are available, clean, safe, and ready for patient use. They coordinate the management of high-demand equipment, log and process faulty devices, and work alongside the Clinical Engineering team to maximise equipment availability for frontline clinical services.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and provide clear updates to senior staff. The postholder will work closely with clinical teams across the Trust, delivering a responsive and professional service that directly supports patient care.

A visit to the department is highly encouraged to understand the role and to meet the team.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Clinical Engineering EBME department is seeking an enthusiastic team member for the role of Medical Equipment Library assistant (MEL) to support equipment provision and basic service support functions for MEL managed devices and other ward-based equipment. Working closely with and supporting the Clinical engineering technical team on a daily basis.

The Dept. actively supports technical and personal development via external technical training courses and Trust training avenues, including Continuous Professional Development opportunities.

The successful candidate will possess good technical skills and be an excellent communicator, working closely with other members within Clinical engineering EBME team. They will possess good organisational skills and be able to manage multiple workstreams and changing priorities, giving feedback and updates to senior staff. They will be working directly with clinical staff across clinical areas on the acute site, maintaining professional relationships whilst undertaking their tasks.

A visit to the department is highly encouraged to understand the role and to meet the team.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00

Interview Date:Thursday 29th October Note this is an in-person interview only as contains a short practical task. Please bring all ID and educational certificates for the Interview.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 2: £25,272 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-577-14450
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 18 October, 2026
• Job Category Maintenance & Repair