Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a permanent qualified Medical Engineer to support the existing teams working within Clinical Technology. The successful applicant must have extensive experience in a medical engineering environment. The successful applicant must be qualified to a minimum of HNC level, or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject and hold a valid UK manual driving licence.
Main duties of the job
The department of Clinical Technology provides a comprehensive medical equipment management and maintenance service to the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM) and external healthcare bodies. Based at both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites, the department consists of multidisciplinary teams of medical engineers, including renal, general medical, imaging, critical care and medical gasses, comprising of over 30 engineers who provide medical equipment maintenance and support to services across the organisation and to other local healthcare providers. We are a large department with vast skills and experience in all aspects of medical equipment, so if you think you have that knowledge and skills on any medical equipment then please apply.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a rapidly expanding service delivering essential technical support to clinical teams while ensuring best value from the significant investment in medical equipment taking place within UHNM.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details
For further details / informal visits contact:
Lisa Nixon
Tel:01782 672337
Email:lisa.nixon@uhns.nhm.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details
For further details / informal visits contact:
Lisa Nixon
Tel:01782 672337
Email:lisa.nixon@uhns.nhm.uk
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- o Extensive knowledge of complex medical devices
- o Have on-going relevant specialist training.
- oWork extensively without supervision using own initiative
- oKnowledge of adverse incident reporting Datix\FSN\MHRA alerts
Desirable
- oNHS and local policies and procedures
- oUnderstanding of clinical measurements and procedures
- oKnowledge of Human Physiology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitted to team performance and delivering high standards of customer service
- oProfessional outlook and positive can do customer and staff focused attitude
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Desirable
- oKeen to embrace new concepts and learn new skills
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oDegree, HNC or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject.
- oDemonstrate extensive specialist knowledge and experience of medical device management to diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable
- oOn the Clinical Technologist Voluntary register
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive practical experience in an applied electronics service environment.
- oInformation Technology experience of proprietary systems pertaining to role as well as MS Office and an Asset Management system
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- o Extensive knowledge of complex medical devices
- o Have on-going relevant specialist training.
- oWork extensively without supervision using own initiative
- oKnowledge of adverse incident reporting Datix\FSN\MHRA alerts
Desirable
- oNHS and local policies and procedures
- oUnderstanding of clinical measurements and procedures
- oKnowledge of Human Physiology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitted to team performance and delivering high standards of customer service
- oProfessional outlook and positive can do customer and staff focused attitude
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Desirable
- oKeen to embrace new concepts and learn new skills
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oDegree, HNC or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject.
- oDemonstrate extensive specialist knowledge and experience of medical device management to diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable
- oOn the Clinical Technologist Voluntary register
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive practical experience in an applied electronics service environment.
- oInformation Technology experience of proprietary systems pertaining to role as well as MS Office and an Asset Management system
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
