About this role
Job summary
Equipment Library Technical Assistant
Department Medical Equipment Library
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Band 3 £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata if part-time
A self-motivated dynamic and conscientious Technical Assistant is required to join our busy Medical Equipment Library. Duties will include the supply, collection, and cleaning of medical equipment, requested, and deployed throughout the Trust. Please refer to the JD for additional duties/responsibilities.
The successful candidate will require the ability to work as part of a team and independently. You should be able to work under pressure with the ability to prioritise. The role is physically demanding with long periods of walking and standing. Good numeracy skills with accurate grammar and spelling are important.
Experience of using IT packages is required along with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Basic knowledge of medical equipment is advantageous although training will be provided.
For further information please contact Victoria Errington, Medical Equipment Library Manager on 01908 996696 or extension 86696.
Interview dates: 29 and 30 June 2026
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
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To supply, decontaminate and clean, plus monitor the deployment of the medical equipment from the Equipment Library to all clinical areas as required within Milton Keynes University NHS Trust.To be able to work independently in preparing the medical equipment for medical use on a daily basis, ensuring that the equipment meet standard requirements.To be able to advise nursing/medical staff on various medical equipment available from the Equipment Library on a day to day basis.To have an excellent understanding of the decontamination process, so that cross contamination is kept to a minimum.To be able to recognise faulty/damaged equipment which may adversely affect patient condition if used.To be able to recognise faulty equipment durables as this will adversely affect the patient's wellbeing and condition.To be able to confidently use a computer database, in the control of equipment movements within and outside of the Trust.To carry out scheduled audits in all areas of the Trust to track medical equipment using a handheld PC (Personal digital assistant - PDA).To be able to control and maintain stock levels with the Equipment Library
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Reports to the Medical Equipment Library Manager on a day-to-day basis. To be able to advise nursing/medical staff on various medical equipment available from the Equipment Library on a day-to-day basis.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Good standard of education 4 GCSE passes or equivalent level of experience including English Basic computer skills
Desirable
Knowledge of medical equipment terminology Knowledge of infection control and decontamination processes Knowledge of using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) -Equipment Tracking Database
Experience Essential
Relevant experience of working with Microsoft packages and experience of working with an Asset Management Database and Radio-Frequency Identification Database (RFID) Working with senior managerial staff Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Basic experience of using IT packages including Microsoft Office
Desirable
NHS experience Familiar with medical equipment
Skills Essential
Able to work as part of a team and independently Able to work under pressure and prioritise Ability to work in a busy environment where continuous interruptions and re-prioritisation of workload is to be expected Accurate spelling and grammar Good numeracy skills Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines To be assertive when necessary Good housekeeping
Personal and people development Essential
Self-Motivated Team Player Polite and courteous Able to maintain confidentiality Professional attitude Energetic/good physical stamina Commitment to personal development Flexible Dynamic Reliable Trustworthy Enthusiastic Conscientious
Communication Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
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 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Equipment Library (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)