About this role
Job summary
The Medical Equipment Library (MEL) Supervisor will lead, direct and manage the medical equipment library service across the organisation.
The post holder will work with trust staff and linked providers and be responsible for all aspects of the medical equipment library service, ensuring the delivery of services in line with clinical requirements whilst achieving high-quality and positive outcomes for service users.
Main duties of the job
The MEL Supervisor is responsible for delivering a Trust-wide service to all Divisions. The team's main roles are to:
o Day-to-day management of the Medical Equipment Library (MEL) and supervision of the MEL team. To ensure a safe and effective standard of MEL service is provided. Lead specifically in the day-to-day running of the MEL with an emphasis on the review and improvement of MEL processes and practices and the development of MEL staff.o Provide assistance and guidance to nursing and other staff in the use of medical deviceso Confirm the information content and integrity of the equipment infrastructure.o Provide web-based access to services such as equipment requests, equipment search facility, policies and procedureso Participate in the procurement of the medical equipping programmeo General administrative support for the Clinical Technical Serviceso To operate Trust Governance systems relating to Medical Devices and the Departmento Departmental ordering, accounting & data entry systems
The post holder is responsible for the performance and quality of the above services.
The post holder will take direct responsibility for all MEL aspects of the service using specialist knowledge to develop services in line with departmental objectives.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Degree / BTEC in an appropriate engineering discipline.
Experience Essential
Experience in Healthcare Technology Management Experience of management Customer service
Desirable
Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills and experience Working within a Quality Management System
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential
Leadership skills to manage a team of staff working with a wide range of medical equipment. Have a high degree of IT knowledge. Knowledge in medical equipment management
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.
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
Fulh
London
W6 8RF
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)