Equipment Library Technician | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the Clinical Engineering Department at Dorset County HospitalNHS Foundation Trust (DCHFT).

We have two vacancies, and the successful applicants will be part of a small team of technicians providingan effective and efficient Medical Equipment Library Service.

You will help to manage the medical devices held in the Library, delivering and collecting devices from around the hospital and providing effective device cleaning between each use.

No specific qualifications are required for this role as comprehensive in-house training will be provided.

The service operates Monday to Saturday between 07:00 and 16:00 therefore some Saturday working will be required on rotation.

You will help to manage the medical devices held in the Library, delivering and collecting devices from around the hospital and providing effective device cleaning between each use.

No specific qualifications are required for this role as comprehensive in-house training will be provided.

The service operates Monday to Saturday between 07:00 and 16:00 therefore some Saturday working will be required on rotation.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

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Work in the UK

This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

The post holder will support the day to day operations of an efficient, effective and comprehensive Medical Equipment Library (MEL) at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post is primarily to support equipment management processes within the department including booking in of equipment, cleaning and functional checking and audits of medical equipment. The post also includes providing support in other areas of departmental activity, assisting the Clinical engineers in their day to day workshop activities, relocation of equipment, and other activities assisting and contributing to the management of medical equipment within the Trust.

The Medical Equipment Library loans a variety of medical devices to clinical areas for use in patient care and treatment. It aims to maximise the usage of devices held, ensuring their availability and fitness for use to aid patient safety. This post will be responsible for:

· Final decontamination and simple functional tests on all MEL devices.

· Organising MEL requests and everyday deliveries and collections as required

· Maintain accurate records of activity

· Maintain MEL premises.

· Working to a high standard of safety and accountability within the MEL protocols and procedures.

· First assessment on faulty equipment and minor repairs.

· Liaising with clinical, technical staff and managers.

· Providing technical support for clinical staff.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

This advert closes on Friday 22 May 2026

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