ICU Technician Assistant

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a skilled ICU Technician Assistant to join the ICU Technician team providing specialist technical support on an 23 bed unit. Every day we strive to deliver excellent and compassionate care to our patients.

Informal visits are encouraged as this role on ICU differes from other Technician roles in the trust

Main duties of the job

Electronic stock management system administration of clinical consumables

ensure stock levels are maintained

ensure consumables within date and are safe to use

Maintain and ensures the safe use of complex high risk medical equipment used in patient areas.

Prepare and clean medical equipment to be used on patients.

Support medical and nursing staff prepare equipment for use

Trouble shoot equipment problems

Ensure daily checking of ICU equipment

Under supervision, undertake routine maintenance of all Intensive Care equipment with clinical engineering and outside agencies.

Records service histories

Assist with the evaluation of equipment for purchase and development and tender specifications and trials

Ensure resuscitation equipment available for use in the whole trust.

Plan routine working rotas and equipment service schedules

About us

We are always looking ahead to the challenges of the future and the health and the well-being of the people we serve. ICU Services at the RBH have been rated as outstanding by the CQC. We were recently in the top 10% of hospitals in the UK in the "Friends and Family Test"We has been recognised as an innovative, progressive and forward thinking unit and we were the ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 as voted by the Intensive Care Society

Diversity is what makes us interesting. Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6821365B4-ICUTECH

Job locations

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is subject to experience. It is envisaged the post holder will come in as a band 4 and be developed until such time they reach the competencies required to become a band 5 member of the team. If the post holder already has suitable experience it may be offered at the higher band. Both job descriptions are attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education

Essential

oHNC certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement or a degree in a relevant scientific subject e.g. Physiology, Biomedical Science, computer science,

Desirable

HND/ Diploma ODP or biomedical engineering module

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a clinical environment
Recent and broad experience in use of medical devices

Person Specification

Education

Essential

oHNC certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement or a degree in a relevant scientific subject e.g. Physiology, Biomedical Science, computer science,

Desirable

HND/ Diploma ODP or biomedical engineering module

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a clinical environment
Recent and broad experience in use of medical devices

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.