Medical Equipment Trainer/MERC Supervisor

Job overview

An exciting permanent opportunity has become available within the Medical Equipment Training and Equipment Library team at King’s College Hospital.

This would suit someone with a background in a supervisory role, or in medical equipment training, in medical equipment library, and in medical equipment workshop service.

There will be opportunities to supervise a team, provide training, provide training and library support and lead equipment deployment training delivery and projects related to medical equipment management.

Main duties of the job

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 11,500 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation NHS Trust is currently delivering an ambitious financial efficiency programme with the aim to achieve long-term financial sustainability.

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated MEMS team to provide and develop services across the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington or Denmark Hill (DH) sites.

The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) of the department provides a range of services to the Trust. These services include the care of medical electronic and associated devices, training of staff (Medical Equipment Training) to use medical devices and a loan service for medical devices (Equipment Library).

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Medical Equipment Trainer / MERC Supervisor will take responsibility for the management of the three functions located within the Centre; medical equipment training, equipment library and MEMS reception. Specific duties will include:

· Acting as lead medical equipment trainer.

· Developing and leading medical equipment training (MET) within the Trust.

· Developing and leading the equipment library (MEL) service.

· Negotiating for resources to enhance and expand the equipment library (MEL).

· Develop processes and procedures for MET, MEL, and the MEMS reception.

· Manage staff and the day to day of the Medical Equipment Resource Centre (MET/MEL/Reception).

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Relevant NVQ 4 or diploma (including Maths, English and a science).
• GCSE A-C grade in Maths and English, or equivalent qualification or equivalent supervised experience.
• ECDL or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a general office environment.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Practitioner experience of administrative and clerical work.
• Advanced experience on Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of operating specialist database.
• Experience in administration in the NHS.
• Experience in a helpdesk environment.
• Experience in operating a Quality System.
• Experience in an equipment training and/or maintenance environment.

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• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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