Equipment Library Tech Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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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

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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• 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

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026