Job Description

The Loan Equipment Service is looking for a new Technical Instructor to be involved in the full system process from processing orders to delivering to collecting.

• Interview Date: 30 January 2026

37 hours 30 minutes/week * You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The post will be varied including tasks such as:
Monitoring and updating ELMS system orders
Driving a van up to Luton size to deliver clean and collect equipment from houses e.g. hospital type beds, commodes, mattresses.
Processing orders and warehouse duties., including cleaning equipment.
Routine Maintenance and Equipment Repairs
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-01-07-DR
Job locations
Algernon Road, Byker
317 Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
NE6 2UZ
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Loan Equipment Team to provide an effective cleaning and re-use service.
• Stores work e.g. replenishing stock, stock inspection/repairs and assembly.
• Collection/delivery and installation services of Loan Equipment items to/from patients homes. This equipment includes larger items such as riser/recliner chairs and beds.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance programmes.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Loan Equipment Team to provide an effective cleaning and re-use service.
• Stores work e.g. replenishing stock, stock inspection/repairs and assembly.
• Collection/delivery and installation services of Loan Equipment items to/from patients homes. This equipment includes larger items such as riser/recliner chairs and beds.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance programmes.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NVQ level 2

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Be capable of working unsupervised on a wide range of equipment supplied by the loan equipment service.
• Both written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to use hand held recording devices and associated software packages.
• Physically able to undertake moving and handling of a diverse range of equipment.
• Work with or without supervision

Desirable

• Basic computer skills
• Team Working

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• The post holder must have relevant experience within a health/social care or maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Ability to work on planned preventative maintenance programmes.

Desirable

• Comprehensive geographical knowledge of Newcastle City
• Experience of stores work
• Decontamination experience
• Working with disabled or elderly people/the public

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NVQ level 2

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Be capable of working unsupervised on a wide range of equipment supplied by the loan equipment service.
• Both written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to use hand held recording devices and associated software packages.
• Physically able to undertake moving and handling of a diverse range of equipment.
• Work with or without supervision

Desirable

• Basic computer skills
• Team Working

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• The post holder must have relevant experience within a health/social care or maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Ability to work on planned preventative maintenance programmes.

Desirable

• Comprehensive geographical knowledge of Newcastle City
• Experience of stores work
• Decontamination experience
• Working with disabled or elderly people/the public

Skills Required