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Department of Medical Physics, Western General Hospital
MEM Technical Clerical Administrator (Medical Equipment)
Temporary position to cover maternity leave, 39 weeks (37 hours per week): 1 Post.
Salary Scale: Band 4
Vacancy Ref: 186526
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the Medical Equipment Management Service at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, to support the delivery of a medical equipment management service.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, conscientious and capable individual able to join a team providing administration and clerical assistance to the medical equipment management services within NHS Lothian. Based at Saint John’s Hospital, you will provide technical administration support and contract management as part of a team carrying out service and repair work on a wide range of medical devices.
You will be qualified to SCQF level 8, or higher, in a business administration discipline, or have equivalent training and experience. We are looking for applicants who are self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. This post is a permanent position and may involve, travelling and working at various hospitals in Lothian.
With a clear focus on quality and patient services, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing an equipment management service for a wide range of medical equipment. You will work in support of many clinical specialities delivering world class healthcare at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community. You will be self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Good interpersonal skills are essential as is a flexible and methodical approach.
NHS Lothian employs around 24,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian.
Note: The job description is to be reviewed as part of an organisational change process, with line management expected to change to the Medical Equipment Contracts Manager.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Steve Kesterton on 07792 892987, alternatively, you can email at the following addresses:
zuzana.krajcovic@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or steve.kesterton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk