Job summary
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is in the exciting position to be able to recruit a competent and committed Clinical Engineer in the Clinical Engineering team and support with the Maintenance and management of medical devices. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure that medical devices enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
A healthy work-life balance is valued in our excellent Trust. Portsmouth is a vibrant city and tourist destination on the south coast with convenient access to the South Downs National Park and the Isle of Wight and just 90 minutes from London Waterloo by train. Whether your passion is the outdoors with beaches, sailing, kite-surfing, horse-riding and hiking on our doorstep or culture in the birthplace of Charles Dickens, with two theatres and a major concert venue in the city Portsmouth has something for everyone.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit two Clinical Engineering Technicians to provide support in various areas across the trust, the role will include support for high acuity areas such as Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Coronary Care and Respiratory High Care to maintain and repair priority specialist equipment within the hospital, it will be expected that you will have experience in providing comprehensive medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning, and management services to a wide range of clinical specialties and geographical areas. You will use your knowledge to assist and advise nursing and other staff in the use of medical devices.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning and management services to a wide range of clinical specialties and geographical areas. To provide those services to one or more specialist areas e.g. Critical Care,Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Care and the Emergency Department.
- Provide assistance and guidance to nursing and other staff in use of medical devices.
- Organise and update service, operation and instruction procedures.
If this sounds of interest to you then we would love to hear from you; please do get in contact with us for an informal discussion (James McInnes on 02392 286000, Ext: 3700). We really look forward to receiving your application.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning and management services to a wide range of clinical specialties and geographical areas. To provide those services to one or more specialist areas e.g. Critical Care,Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Care and the Emergency Department.
- Provide assistance and guidance to nursing and other staff in use of medical devices.
- Organise and update service, operation and instruction procedures.
If this sounds of interest to you then we would love to hear from you; please do get in contact with us for an informal discussion (James McInnes on 02392 286000, Ext: 3700). We really look forward to receiving your application.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Work extensively without supervision using own initiative
- Sound knowledge of a broad range of scientific principles
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise own workload
- Able to use standard office and bespoke software applications
- Licensed to drive a van to provide technical support at the premises of PCTs and other customers
Desirable
- Use of specialised equipment for testing medical devices
- Mechanical workshop practices
- Understanding of clinical measurements and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- BEng/BSc in electronics or a scientific subject OR HNC/HND working towards degree.
Desirable
- Other applicable qualifications and with relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Eighteen months experience of electronic and electromechanical systems.
- (or exceptionally other equivalent combination of qualifications and knowledge)
- Medical devices and healthcare environment
- Manufacturers training courses
- Information Technology experience
- Member of an appropriate professional institute
- Member of Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Work extensively without supervision using own initiative
- Sound knowledge of a broad range of scientific principles
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise own workload
- Able to use standard office and bespoke software applications
- Licensed to drive a van to provide technical support at the premises of PCTs and other customers
Desirable
- Use of specialised equipment for testing medical devices
- Mechanical workshop practices
- Understanding of clinical measurements and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- BEng/BSc in electronics or a scientific subject OR HNC/HND working towards degree.
Desirable
- Other applicable qualifications and with relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Eighteen months experience of electronic and electromechanical systems.
- (or exceptionally other equivalent combination of qualifications and knowledge)
- Medical devices and healthcare environment
- Manufacturers training courses
- Information Technology experience
- Member of an appropriate professional institute
- Member of Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
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.
