Ward-based Technologist

Ward-based Technologists work alongside clinical staff to support the efficiency of equipment and stock management. The role combines elements of the Housekeeper role and relieves some duties from the Health Care Assistants and other Clinical Staff.
- Organise own day-to-day activities in line with the requirements of service or department.
- Organise repairs and stock management with regards to urgency and demand.
- Planning and organisation of straightforward tasks into the medium-term, including planning equipment maintenance in line with national requirements.
- Work within own level of assessed competence and participate actively in training and assessment; take personal responsibility for booking and participating in all statutory & mandatory training required for the role.
- Follow written policies, protocols/operating procedures, with support from senior Technologists and Healthcare staff available.
- Work at all times in a way that minimises the risk of infection (to patients and self) and maintains health, safety and security in line with established protocols (e.g. hand hygiene, use of Personal Protective Equipment).
- At all times, maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
- Provide concise, legible and accurate data and records of own work (handwritten and input to computer systems).
- Support the creation, maintenance of, and adherence to task lists
- Maintain “near patient testing” equipment stock and supplies, ensuring timely reporting to Senior Technologists or Point of Care Testing team.
- Supervise mattress management including decontamination and stock control.
- Regular auditing of all perishable stock to ensure stock rotation, and disposal of stock past expiry date.

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At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

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**Responsibilities**:

- Organise own day-to-day activities in line with the requirements of service or department.
- Organise repairs and stock management with regards to urgency and demand.
- Planning and organisation of straightforward tasks into the medium-term, including planning equipment maintenance in line with national requirements.
- Work within own level of assessed competence and participate actively in training and assessment; take personal responsibility for booking and participating in all statutory & mandatory training required for the role.
- Follow written policies, protocols/operating procedures, with support from senior Technologists and Healthcare staff available.
- Work at all times in a way that minimises the risk of infection (to patients and self) and maintains health, safety and security in line with established protocols (e.g. hand hygiene, use of Personal Protective Equipment).
- At all times, maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
- Provide concise, legible and accurate data and records of own work (handwritten and input to computer systems).
- Support the creation, maintenance of, and adherence to task lists
- Maintain “near patient testing” equipment stock and supplies, ensuring timely reporting to Senior Technologists or Point of Care Testing team.
- Supervise mattress management including decontamination and stock control.
- Regular auditing of all perishable stock to ensure stock rotation, and disposal of stock past expiry date.

Communication
- Provide and receive routine information about stock, the use and maintenance of equipment, and own role to inform colleagues and patients.
- When assessed as competent, provide basic stock and equipment training to gr