Medical Technical Officer (MTO)

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Equipment Management Technician (MTO) to support the Equipment Manager with equipment management for patients. The role involves ordering equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring the proper use of equipment in compliance with safety and infection control standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication abilities, experience in assistive technology, and a flexible approach to work. The position is based in Bristol with application support for underrepresented candidates.

Benefits

Stable employment in the NHS

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in ordering equipment and raising purchase orders.
• Experience in an environment with assistive technology.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Order and process equipment as prescribed by clinicians.
• Maintain accurate records for equipment loans and returns.
• Drive NHS fleet van to various destinations.

Skills

Confident computer user

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet travel requirements

Education

GCSE/O levels including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

AAC WEST delivers the clinical communication aid service to children and adults across the South West region. The role of the MTO in the team is to support the Equipment Manager in all aspects of managing the equipment provided to patients.

Main Duties

• ordering of equipment as prescribed by the clinicians in the team
• processing returned equipment from patients
• collects and deliveries of equipment in the region
• assisting in the management of the equipment loan bank
• assist in the maintenance of the departmental fleet of vans

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To maintain the computer record system, for equipment loans and returns, ensuring the accurate recording of information.
• To obtain quotes from suppliers for equipment following the assessment process as directed by clinicians
• To raise purchase orders for new equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager
• To work with the AAC WEST team to ensure equipment is available for the clinical team as required
• To be responsible for returning equipment to the manufacturers for repair as directed by the Equipment Manager.
• To back up client’s programmes when equipment returned from loan
• To package outgoing equipment and arrange carriage methods as necessary.
• To ensure the safe carriage, storage and proper use of records and equipment, working within lifting and handling guidelines.
• To be responsible for the security and care of equipment and resources used in the course of daily work, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, in relation to the equipment
• To keep work area tidy and safe.
• To maintain upkeep of NHS fleet van (making sure they are clean and stocked accordingly)
• To drive NHS fleet van to destinations in Trust area
• To return stock to equipment store and to keep the stock room tidy and orderly
• To take part in regular audit and stocktake of equipment managed by AAC WEST
• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and records in line with Trust Policy, as needed.
• To bring to the attention of the AAC WEST lead clinicians any issues appropriate to the post and the department.
• Bring to the attention of line manager any service improvement suggestions.
• To gather activity data accurately and regularly and to record promptly in line with Trust Policy.
• To participate in the gathering of data for the purposes of research as required.
• To carry out other duties that are relevant to the job as may reasonably be assigned
• To participate in and attend departmental meetings as directed by the AAC WEST manager and clinical lead.
• To participate in individual performance review and personal development plans in line with Trust Policies.
• To identify own training needs and to participate in appropriate training accordingly.
• To keep up to date with Mandatory training.

Person Specification

Education

Essential criteria

• GCSE/O levels including English and Maths

Desirable criteria

• Apprenticeship, City and Guilds diploma, foundation degree

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of order equipment (gaining quotes / raising purchasing orders)
• Experience of working in an environment where assistive technology is used.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with people with disabilities, especially communication impairment

Knowledge skills and abilties

Essential criteria

• Confident computer user with a current and working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Access/Excel/ email/internet and social networking.
• Experience of data inputting
• Ability to work within specified standards and timescales
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Interest in technology
• Physically able to manually handle equipment
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and colleagues

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.