Medical Equipment Library Technical Assistant
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Medical Equipment Library Technical Assistant
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Are you organised, reliable and passionate about supporting high-quality patient care? We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) team, helping to ensure that essential medical equipment is safe, available and ready for use across Mid and South Essex.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will support the Medical Equipment Library by collecting, decontaminating, inspecting and distributing medical devices across Basildon, Southend and Mid Essex Hospitals. You will carry out basic equipment checks, identify and report faults or damage, and maintain accurate records to support safe and effective equipment management.
Working closely with colleagues across MEMS, Wound Management and Infection Prevention teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, helping to deliver safe and efficient care to patients throughout the Trust.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with service users. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that makes a real difference to patient care every day. Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in medical equipment management.
Main duties of the job
Support the Medical Equipment Library service by coordinating the collection, decontamination, tracking and distribution of medical devices across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Ensure medical devices are decontaminated to the required standards, following approved procedures, infection prevention guidelines and quality requirements.
Inspect equipment and carry out basic functional and safety checks, identifying and reporting any faults, damage or maintenance requirements.
Maintain accurate records of equipment movements, decontamination processes, asset tracking and service activity in line with Trust procedures.
Deliver and collect medical devices promptly to support clinical services and ensure equipment is available where and when required.
Work collaboratively with Medical Engineering, Wound Management, Infection Prevention and other key teams to support safe and effective patient care.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clinical and non-clinical service users, providing a responsive and customer-focused service.
Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Medical Equipment Library, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, health and safety requirements and professional standards.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NR-COR-BR-5800
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy, Numeracy and IT knowledge equivalent to GCSE level.
- Proven technical awareness.
- Proven interpersonal and telephone skills.
- Awareness of manual handling procedures.
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of De-contamination / Cleaning processes
- Knowledge of working with medical equipment and medical consumables.
- Information governance awareness.
Physical requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands required of the role
- Good computer skills
- Lifting and handling of heavy equipment.
communication skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lone working.
- To maintain a friendly, polite, helpful and professional manner with a good sense of humour.
- Ability to communicate with all grades / disciplines of staff in a confident manner verbally and written.
personal and pople development
Essential
- Self-motivated, positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Responsive to change and willing to work in a flexible manner.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy, Numeracy and IT knowledge equivalent to GCSE level.
- Proven technical awareness.
- Proven interpersonal and telephone skills.
- Awareness of manual handling procedures.
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of De-contamination / Cleaning processes
- Knowledge of working with medical equipment and medical consumables.
- Information governance awareness.
Physical requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands required of the role
- Good computer skills
- Lifting and handling of heavy equipment.
communication skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lone working.
- To maintain a friendly, polite, helpful and professional manner with a good sense of humour.
- Ability to communicate with all grades / disciplines of staff in a confident manner verbally and written.
personal and pople development
Essential
- Self-motivated, positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Responsive to change and willing to work in a flexible manner.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
MEMS Admin Manager
Tina Russell
03004430001
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NR-COR-BR-5800
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
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