Job summary
Responsible for conducting the servicing, repairs and maintenance of the Trusts medical devices and medical equipment in order to ensure the safety of patients, staff and to support assurance of correct diagnosis and treatment of patients.
To organise and contribute to the planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and repairs of a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices to ensure all equipment operates effectively and safely with minimum downtime.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for contributing to the efficient running of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) scheme to ensure:
o Medical devices are regularly checked for safety to Trusts Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
o It functions to manufacturer's specifications.
o Carry out calibration and quality control checks.
o Carry out acceptance testing and electrical safety testing in accordance with local policies.
o To ensure that all medical devices are serviced and maintained in line with current legislation and manufacturers guidelines.
o To ensure any hardware upgrades are carried out in a safe and proficient manner.
o To ensure any software updates are carried out in a timely and proficient manner.
Communicate with a variety of stakeholders that include operational users, clinical users and responder groups to gain a full understanding of the nature of fault or problem with the medical devices, conducting problem investigation of highly specialised and highly complex medical equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of patients to ensure the safety of staff and patients at all times. Assess the seriousness of the issues and implications and respond appropriately to the urgency of the requests.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HND in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Has previous working experience and good knowledge of a variety of medical devices and medical equipment
- Attendance on a regular skills assessment programme.
- To have attended and passed accredited technical training courses related to specialist medical devices and equipment. Core courses will include manufacturer, technical and biomedical qualifications
Desirable
- BEng in electronics or Degree equivalent
- Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012.
- Information Technology experience
- Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within an electronic / mechanical / clinical engineering field.
Desirable
- Significant experience of servicing, repairing and calibration of medical equipment.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Have a full driving license with no more than 3+ penalty points.
Desirable
- Qualified to C1E+D1E driving license.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HND in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Has previous working experience and good knowledge of a variety of medical devices and medical equipment
- Attendance on a regular skills assessment programme.
- To have attended and passed accredited technical training courses related to specialist medical devices and equipment. Core courses will include manufacturer, technical and biomedical qualifications
Desirable
- BEng in electronics or Degree equivalent
- Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012.
- Information Technology experience
- Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within an electronic / mechanical / clinical engineering field.
Desirable
- Significant experience of servicing, repairing and calibration of medical equipment.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Have a full driving license with no more than 3+ penalty points.
Desirable
- Qualified to C1E+D1E driving license.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kestrel Way Workshops
Unit 13-15 Kestrel Business Park, Kestrel Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter.
Exeter
EX2 7JS
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
