Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Theatres | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a professional to manage capital equipment acquisitions and ensure effective training for healthcare staff. The role involves coordinating repairs, handling the asset register, and liaising with medical engineers. Candidates should have experience in asset management and strong communication skills. This position promotes diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management systems.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and capital asset control.
• Ability to provide training to healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring, repair, and control of medical equipment.
• Organize quotations for capital equipment.
• Deliver in-service training for staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

You'll be required to undertake the acquisition of Capital Equipment and the preparation of business cases for rolling equipment replacement programmes. Particular emphasis will be on the control of the Capital Asset Register and upkeep of equipment within the theatre area. You will have responsibility for hiring, repair and control of medical equipment used within the department(s).

You will be the first line contact for all theatre healthcare professionals with queries regarding medical equipment, including all equipment company representatives entering the theatre suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring, repair and control of equipment and materials passing through the department. Utilise GS1 codes to allow all equipment to be traced through a full asset management system when implemented.
• Process orders and organise quotations for all capital equipment in the theatre capital programme.
• Liaise with Medical Engineering to ensure the Theatre Capital Asset Register is populated.
• Work with Medical Engineering when disposing of equipment to ensure de-population of the asset register.
• Work with the Directorate management team on high value contracts for capital equipment.
• Follow up on trials of equipment to ensure evaluation documentation is completed. Feedback will involve discussions with all clinical grades of staff and will be fed back to the management team.
• Be the first line contact for organising and delivering in-service training on new and existing equipment for all disciplines of staff. Provide advice to all grades of clinical staff regarding medical equipment and consumables within the clinical setting.
• Prioritise and act upon medical alerts, ensuring effective communication to relevant members of the multidisciplinary team. Advise on steps to prevent recurrence of any serious incidents.
• Participate in clinical roles with a 24-hour on-call rota including weekends.

Organisation and Digital Transformation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for the patients who rely on our services each year, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We have launched Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness.

We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, supporting high-quality research programmes. We are also pursuing a Green Plan to enhance sustainability in healthcare.

Equal Opportunities

At MFT, we foster inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together. Diversity matters.

All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. If you need special assistance with your application, please email [e-mail].

Additional Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, view the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Please also read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others before submitting an application.

Diversity matters. We are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sections of society. The advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.