Paediatric Long Term Ventilation Technical Administrator

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

6/16/2025

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

We are pleased to invite applications to join our Paediatric Long Term Ventilation (LTV) Team as an administrative technician. The role involves working closely with the LTV team, and patients and their families, arranging for the servicing and repair of ventilation devices for patients both in the community and hospital. Time will also be spent working alongside the LTV educators arranging and supporting study days. The role is relatively new and has scope to be developed and grown by the right candidate.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful applicant must have access to a car, to be parked on site and used for delivery/collection of equipment as required.

A full DBS will be required and Occupational Health screening.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• NVQ 3 in appropriate health care module or equivalent education and training or experience
• Child Protection and domestic violence awareness.
• Computer skills- data base and record keeping.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills as per job description
• Care and maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the specific service and ventilator equipment requirements
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Logical and consistent work and career pattern.
• Proven experience in an acute hospital environment
• Proven experience in a caring role involving children
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in care and maintenance of LTV equipment.
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a variety of settings.
• Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, assessing and intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use initiative, prioritise and deliver agreed objectives.
• Understanding of personal accountability with an awareness of personal/professional limitations
• Ability to work with respiratory equipment and trouble shoot problems.
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management skills and honesty regarding lone working.
• Ability to adjust to pressures of the job and deal with stressful situations.
• Good organisation skills and effective time management.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Able to prioritise.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Able to recognise stress in self/others.