Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly professional individual to work as part of the renal team of the Clinical Engineering department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, providing a technical support service to the renal haemodialysis and reverse osmosis units at the Northern General Hospital, the satellite units at Chesterfield and Barnsley, and in patients' homes. The main duties of the role are the maintenance, repairing, installing, servicing and repairing home patients' devices, self-care facilities, and other locations which may be developed in the future. A Clinical Engineer on AfC band 5 may be considered if they meet the training specification. Please also note if appointed to the training post applicants will start at AfC Band 5 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to AfC Band 6.
Main duties of the job
To provide a maintenance service to all haemodialysis and reverse osmosis equipment used at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and the wider region as specified by the manufacturer. Some equipment requiring fine adjustment and most calibration.
To work under own initiative and organise complex programs of work as part of a team, but often working alone in isolated environments.
To work in accordance with the departmental ISO 9001 quality system.
To deliver a high-quality rapid response service on patient connected medical devices
Test new and loan medical devices on a regular basis to National and International Standards.
Evaluate devices for compliance with international standards prior to purchase and recommend new device purchases and suitability.
The post holder will investigate and resolve where possible MHRA and manufacturers hazards on equipment that falls within the Trust's responsibility.
The post holder will investigate any reported incidents that may include a medical device.
About us
Clinical Engineering Management provides a fully comprehensive, highly specialised medical device maintenance and management service to the Trust. MDMS strategically plans this highly specialised medical equipment management service at an organisational level.
Medical equipment types range from basic monitoring equipment to highly complex imaging and therapy equipment such as MRI scanners, lasers, gamma cameras and life support equipment.
The budget of this section is £7.4million of which approximately £3.6million is for the running of the section (90% of medical equipment is maintained 'in house') and approximately £3.8million for external maintenance contract management.
MDMS also operates a medical equipment library to support the organisation in the management and provision of a range of essential medical devices including for example infusion pumps, negative pressure wound therapy devices, bladder scanners and devices to manage bariatric patients. The department also provides the trust with Medical Device user training through the Training Co-ordinator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
For a successful Band 5 candidate,
Both in-house and Manufacture training will be provided, the post holder will be required to demonstrate the following competencies before progressing to Band 6. Carry out PPM/repair of - Portable Reverse Osmosis machines.
- Haemodialysis machines on site.
- Haemodialysis machines at home patients/ satellite units.
- Water treatment systems based at 3 different Hospital sites.
- Hospital based acid ring main systems.
It is expected that the above criteria will be met within 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
For a successful Band 5 candidate,
Both in-house and Manufacture training will be provided, the post holder will be required to demonstrate the following competencies before progressing to Band 6. Carry out PPM/repair of - Portable Reverse Osmosis machines.
- Haemodialysis machines on site.
- Haemodialysis machines at home patients/ satellite units.
- Water treatment systems based at 3 different Hospital sites.
- Hospital based acid ring main systems.
It is expected that the above criteria will be met within 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6 - Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Band 6 - Haemodialysis machine training courses
Desirable
- Band 5 - Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Band 5 Haemodialysis machine training courses
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 - Appropriate practical renal technology training supported with evidence and experience.
- Band 6 - Specialist knowledge acquired through in-depth experience of relevant aspects of the subject area
- Band 6 - Substantial experience working at Senior level within an engineering Renal Department or within a commercial Haemodialysis company
- Band 5/6 - Experience of scheduled maintenance programmes and in meeting targets
- Experience of working within a Quality System
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Band 5/6 - Experience of working within a Quality System
- Band 5/6 - Experience of teaching and training
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Band 5/6 - A general understanding of equipment management within NHS hospitals
- Band 5/6 - To be able to plan workloads
- Band 5/6 - Awareness of the principles of a formal Quality System
- Band 5/6 - Experience of 'hands on' maintenance of medical devices
- Band 5/6 - Good fault diagnosis skills
- Band 5/6 - Good IT skills
- Band 5/6 - Awareness of relevant guidelines and regulations
- Band 5/6 -Provide practical training to other technical officers
- Band 5/6 - Clean current driving licence
- Band 5/6 - The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- Band 5/6 - Good interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Band 5/6 - Ability to work on own initiative
- Band 5/6 - Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6 - Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Band 6 - Haemodialysis machine training courses
Desirable
- Band 5 - Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Band 5 Haemodialysis machine training courses
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 - Appropriate practical renal technology training supported with evidence and experience.
- Band 6 - Specialist knowledge acquired through in-depth experience of relevant aspects of the subject area
- Band 6 - Substantial experience working at Senior level within an engineering Renal Department or within a commercial Haemodialysis company
- Band 5/6 - Experience of scheduled maintenance programmes and in meeting targets
- Experience of working within a Quality System
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Band 5/6 - Experience of working within a Quality System
- Band 5/6 - Experience of teaching and training
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Band 5/6 - A general understanding of equipment management within NHS hospitals
- Band 5/6 - To be able to plan workloads
- Band 5/6 - Awareness of the principles of a formal Quality System
- Band 5/6 - Experience of 'hands on' maintenance of medical devices
- Band 5/6 - Good fault diagnosis skills
- Band 5/6 - Good IT skills
- Band 5/6 - Awareness of relevant guidelines and regulations
- Band 5/6 -Provide practical training to other technical officers
- Band 5/6 - Clean current driving licence
- Band 5/6 - The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- Band 5/6 - Good interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Band 5/6 - Ability to work on own initiative
- Band 5/6 - Good communication skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
