Job summary Level 8 Tower and Trafford ward are looking for a Ward Based Technologist to join our friendly department.
Level 8 Tower is a 37 bedded Vascular Surgery ward and Trafford Ward is a 26 bedded Renal ward.
We are looking for a dedicated candidate who is organised and self motivated ensuring that the ward has enough stock levels for day to day management.
Main duties of the job The role of the Ward Technologist will involve; cleaning and tidying areas of the ward, whilst also ensuring stock levels are adequate.
Liaising with other departments regarding stock will be required.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out basic checks on equipment and ensure that this is in working order, reporting any issues is a standalone role; however, you will work alongside clinical and administration staff.
You will have staff to refer to and training will be given as required.
Computer skills are required for emails, ordering, labelling and role does not involve patient care; however, you will be working in patient areas.
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Job description Job responsibilities Ward based Technologist work alongside clinical staff to support the efficiency of equipment and stock management.
The role combines elements of the Housekeeper role and relives some duties from the Health Care Assistants and other Clinical Staff.
The post holder will; Carry out a range of technical and administrative activities delegated by (and where appropriate, under the supervision of) a Senior Ward based Technologist or Technician.Participate as an active member of the support worker team.Organise own day-to-day work tasks (under delegation without direct supervision)Participate in ongoing training and development, and maintain skills necessary for the roleContribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
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Carry out daily practice in line with our Trust values; CommunicationKindness and UnderstandingFairness and Transparency Working togetherExcellence Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Good written English Application Experience of working or helping within a busy environment Desirable Previous relevant skills Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues