Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Devices Assistant
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SS24-061-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Nicholas Hospital
- Town
- Gosforth
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Devices Assistant
Band 4
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Medical Devices Team at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust, based at St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth.
The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously, have a willingness to learn, and ability to be visible in clinical areas. The post holder will support the Trust Medical Devices Clinical Lead to provide a safe, efficient and effective service which includes administrative work, auditing, and maintenance of databases and systems.
If you are self-motivated with a kind and compassionate approach then this post is for you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Infection Prevention and Control. They will be expected to provide administrative support to include maintenance of databases and systems, and coordination of relevant meetings to include agenda preparation and minute taking. They may be required to input information onto the Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) System to manage and maintain the Trust Inventory.
They will be responsible for purchasing Trust standard medical equipment, and may be expected to support with organising repairs, maintenance, and calibration, working closely with NTW Solutions and carrying out the cycle of medical device audits.
They will review medical device related incidents reported via the Trust’s web based incident reporting system, ensuring appropriate action is taken where possible. They will work within well-defined administration systems, and processes to deliver their duties and responsibilities and assist the Medical Devices Clinical Lead in reviewing and updating the Policy and Practice Guidance Notes.
The post holder will also work collaboratively with the wider Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team to support with the delivery of the IPC work plan, and other duties as deemed necessary.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th July 2024
Closing date : 1st August 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- RSA/NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent level of qualification or relevant proven experience
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialised medical device, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent
- Good standard of literacy
Desirable criteria
- ECDL qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Working within established administrative processes and systems in a busy environment
- Taking minutes at meetings
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
- Good communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Thompson
- Job title
- Medical Devices Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2456650
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