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Location
Salary
£23,615 per annum pro rata
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
02 Dec 2024
Contract Type
Permanent: Working on both L8Tower and Trafford Ward
Posted Date
18 Nov 2024

Job overview

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 appropriately. This 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 spreadsheets. The role does not involve patient care; however, you will be working in patient areas.

Detailed job description and main 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 role
  • Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

. Carry out daily practice in line with our Trust values;

  • Communication
  • Kindness and Understanding
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Working together
  • Excellence

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.