Medical Device Library Assistant

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Occupational health services

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Medical Equipment Library Assistant at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ensures vital medical devices are available, clean, safe, and ready for patient use. They coordinate high-demand equipment, log faulty devices, and work with the Clinical Engineering team to maximise equipment availability for frontline services.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities, and the capacity to provide

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vital medical devices are available, clean, safe, and ready for patient use.
• Log and process faulty equipment and coordinate with the Clinical Engineering team.
• Support equipment provision and basic service tasks for MEL managed devices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Job description

Role Summary

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.

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

For further information please contact

Lisa Wassall [e-mail] 01271 335912

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.

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 Trust and Northern 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,

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.

Benefits

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.