Job Description

The closing date is 25th Jul 2025

Job summary

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Summary of the Role.


The Medical Electronics Department is responsible for the maintenance, repair and management of electronic, electrical and mechanical medical equipment for Yeovil District Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and other Healthcare providers. The Medical Electronics Department is accredited ISO 9001:2015 and maintains the highest standards of quality and service to support delivery of Clinical Services and Patient Care.


Working within this busy, well-respected team, this role is to to work closely with technical and admin staff to assist in the provision and support of the service. Based in the Medical Electronics laboratory on level 4 of the main Yeovil District Hospital building, the role involves:


Ordering stock and spare parts and maintaining the department stock management system;


carrying out basic administration tasks;


carrying out basic team support tasks.


Where appropriate all training will be provided through job training and the departmental induction process


Simply Serve Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Somerset Foundation Trust that has been set up by Yeovil Hospital to manage its non-clinical support services.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Running routine stock reports and raising purchase orders.


Raising purchase orders for non-stock items as requested.


Updating the stock management module on f2.


Un packing, receiving and processing spare parts and materials.


Maintaining the stores area in a clean and tidy condition.


Communicate with suppliers with regard to parts queries.


Arranging TNT & courier deliveries and collections.


Packing and dispatching equipment.


Delivery of and collection of equipment to areas.


Updating device records on f2.


Filing device records.


Scanning and electronic filing of device records.


Using other departmental manual and computerised record systems..


Asist with the filing of service and repair information.


Collection of post.


Assist with the maintenance of the department environment by removing cardboard waste, WEEE waste, batteries etc.


Ensuring all work is carried out is of a high quality.


Undertake training as required.


Assisting with user training as required.


Communicating effectively and courteously with colleagues, staff, external organisations and members of the public.


Ensuring that all current Health & Safety standards are adhered to.


Carry out any other duties that may be required.

About us

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Simply Serve Limited

is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Somerset Foundation Trust that has been set up by Yeovil Hospital to manage its non-clinical support services.


At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Good numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated through the achievement of a good level of secondary educational qualifications


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Desirable

Basic IT qualification at either secondary educational level or ECDL


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Experience

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Essential

Previous relevant work based around stores and stock.


Previous relevant work based around administration tasks.


Previous relevant work based around general support duties.


Previous relevant work based IT and computer experience




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Desirable

Experience of working in a similar role or elements of the role.


Experience of using management based IT system.




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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Accuracy of data input.


Good written communication skills.


IT skills.


Ability to adapt and learn new skills.


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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For help with your application, contact:

Dave Whittlesay


dave.whittlesay@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935383108


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 2


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Salary

24465.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-2802


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Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT