Associate Clinical Engineer

Job summary

Are you a passionate engineer with a heart for healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and technology converge to save lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic engineer to join a large teamproviding maintenance, test, inspection and repair of Medical Devices.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background gained in healthcare as a technician or test and repair engineer. They may have skills in electrical, electronic, computing, hydraulic and mechanical engineering, be suitably qualified and with experience of the use, maintenance and management of medical devices for healthcare delivery. However, relevant experience gained in other industries will be considered and training will be provided. They will have an open and enquiring mind, an analytical and structured approach to problem solving, good communication and reporting skills, and a demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the safe and optimal use of medical devices in healthcare.

Candidates who do not possess the necessary experience and qualifications may be considered for a lower grade position while undergoing training.

Main duties of the job

Working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System the post holder will provide basic maintenance to a range of medical devices. This work includes the acceptance, repairing of faults, maintenance, installation, and decommissioning of an ever-increasing range of medical devices. The service covers all the hospital sites in the Trust and community clinics throughout the Sheffield area.

Good team working and communication skills, and a full UK driving license are required.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging & Medical Physics (MIMP) is the largest Service Directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

Medical Physics employs 135 staff (35 scientists and 100 technical staff) providing a variety of scientific and clinical services to the Trust.

The Department of Medical Physics is divided into 6 sections each managed by a Section Head responsible to the Scientific Director. The Clinical Engineering Section is divided into three groups - Medical Device Management (MDM), Medical Device Innovation (MDI) and Medical Device Healthcare Projects (MDHP).

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

MDM is the largest group with over 60 staff. This section provides a fully comprehensive, highly-specialised medical device maintenance and management service to the Trust.

MDM strategically plans this highly specialised medical device management service at an organisational level. Medical device types range from basic monitoring devices to highly complex imaging and therapy equipment such as MRI scanners, lasers, gamma cameras and life support devices.

The budget of this section is £8.0million of which approximately £4million is for the running of the section (90% of medical devices are maintained 'in house') and approximately £4million for external maintenance contract management.

At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare. We are looking for a dedicated engineer who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on healthcare, we want to hear from you!