Clinical Engineer

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Electronics Clinical Engineer to join our clinical engineering department.

You will be part of a successful team providing a full range of medical equipment maintenance activities and clinical / technical support. You should be organised, professional and able to work under pressure and always demonstrate the Trusts values.

We are a busy department providing a Medical Equipment Management Service to the Trust offering a rewarding career opportunity. The role offers the opportunity of working on equipment, which is at the forefront of medical technology, whilst also becoming a member of a dedicated Healthcare Team within a caring environment.

The ideal candidates will be qualified to the following levels (or equivalent) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Clinical/Medical Engineering: HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Clinical Engineering.

Any experience in equipment maintenance of complex electronic equipment will also be taken into consideration. A good understanding of the modern healthcare environment with its developments and challenges would be desirable.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the skill mix of the department and deliver service provision to a wide range of Medical Devices where specialist knowledge and ability is required.

To carry out acceptance testing including functional and quality assurance tests, electrical safety tests, planned maintenance, calibration, repairs and defect investigation on a wide range of medical equipment or devices used for patient care. To respond to sudden, unforeseen, urgent or emergency demands whilst also ensuring that the routine work is completed.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

26 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-22-12-047a

Job locations

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Clinical Engineering.
Demonstrable experience in Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering environment.

Desirable

Registration with a recognised Professional Institution.
Registration on the RCT

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering environment.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of electronic or instrumentation systems to component level.
Ability to diagnose faults to component level on a range of medical devices.
Calibration techniques using specialised test equipment.
Knowledge of a range of software packages as outlined in the job description.
Specialist knowledge acquired through accredited courses.
Knowledge and understanding of engineering laboratory practices and safety concepts.
Ability to create, modify and distribute information using preferred software packages.
Have an understanding of a wide range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non routine, which require intermediate level of theoretical knowledge normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
Have a good understanding of the relevant health and safety issues and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Clinical Engineering.
Demonstrable experience in Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering environment.

Desirable

Registration with a recognised Professional Institution.
Registration on the RCT

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering environment.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of electronic or instrumentation systems to component level.
Ability to diagnose faults to component level on a range of medical devices.
Calibration techniques using specialised test equipment.
Knowledge of a range of software packages as outlined in the job description.
Specialist knowledge acquired through accredited courses.
Knowledge and understanding of engineering laboratory practices and safety concepts.
Ability to create, modify and distribute information using preferred software packages.
Have an understanding of a wide range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non routine, which require intermediate level of theoretical knowledge normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
Have a good understanding of the relevant health and safety issues and procedures.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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