Assistant Technical Officer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £31,066 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 2BU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Knowledge and experience: Working knowledge of the processing procedures and associated equipment. Demonstrate recognition and knowledge of medical devices. To understand changes to the Quality / productivity system to maintain efficient production methods. To adhere to departmental QMS Procedures & Trust policies. Main Duties and Responsibilities To work with the management & supervisors to meet the production needs of the department & its customers. To ensure that production records, traceability, & non-conformance documentation is completed. Demonstrate an understanding of the customer/client relationship and the service provision To comply with the departmental personnel protective equipment procedures when working in all areas of the department. To comply with the Departments Sickness & Absence procedures. To ensure that internal and external staff adhere to departmental policies and procedures. To mentor colleagues where appropriate. To comply with the departmental annual leave procedures. To assist in ensure raw materials within the packing room are maintained to an economical level. To ensure stocks held are within current life span of product. To assist in ensuring departmental resources are used to maximise efficiencies. To ensure all incidents are reported and documented in line with the departments QMS and Trust reporting procedures. Communication Communication with team members on departmental issues ensuring information is relayed in a timely and effective manner. Communication and problem solving with team members & customers. Working effectively within the existing departmental structure. Personal Development To support and mentor colleagues. To participate fully in departmental training programmes To attend mandatory training courses Core duties Supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution to ensure standards are maintained and work quotas met within a controlled environment, that QMS is effectively operated and monitored in accordance with the Quality Manual and associated Policies and Procedures. To work in all areas of the service To be responsible for final product release To monitor technicians performance To monitor compliance with dress code To decontaminate, replace or repair as agreed, equipment for use in operating theatres and other clinical areas. To supply products to specified areas in agreed quantities and to specified properties and cleanliness To inspect and assemble instruments according to the agreed specification To ensure by examination that products meet the required standards To maintain delivery schedules To provide customer service, visits and liaison To participate in on-call duties To ensure daily and weekly testing regime is carried out and adheres to regulatory standards To carry out stock audits to include pack sterility and ensure packs are in date Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

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