Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

UHS Estates Limited are looking to recruit a Equipment & Instrumentation Controller to join our
growing service. 

The Equipment & Controller team consists of 4 staff members plus a Supervisor. This team picks
& checks the sterile sets for the procedures in the coming days, using the available systems to
support this activity. Alongside this they proactively manage routine maintenance and servicing
of theatre equipment, machinery etc, to ensure that downtime is minimised, to support the
highest levels of clinical activity.

As part of a small team, this postholder will work collaboratively to ensure that the right
equipment and instrumentation is in the right place, at the right time, thus contributing to
theatre efficiency. 

This team provide a service between 07:30-21:30. Rostered on different shifts to share these
duties. 

The service supports the operating theatres, operating labs and a number of other areas of a
24/7 acute teaching Hospital (University Hospital Southampton). Providing major trauma and
countless tertiary services across the South of England. Ensuring that the correct theatre is
available, with the correct equipment, the correct consumables and surgical instrumentation, at
the correct time.

Working for our organisation

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits:

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.