Job summary
The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, individual to join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers at Denmark Hill site in Camberwell. MEMS provide a comprehensive service to the Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to develop and support its Medical Device Management Policy. This includes managing medical equipment throughout the duration of its lifecycle, medical equipment training, medical engineering, and operating the Medical Equipment Library. We are a department of over 40 staff including engineers, scientists and administrators, and support over 30,000 medical devices.
Main duties of the job
The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) site in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Orpington.
You will need to be a team player who is eager to learn, as well as being able to work alone. Knowledge and/or experience of medical equipment and medical equipment management is essential. Flexibility is essential to accommodate the constantly changing demands of a very busy service
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
- To assess and maintain equipment and devices for use in health care services
- Assess new medical devices/equipment for clinical use.
- Commission and accept new medical devices/equipment for clinical use either in the clinical area or within MEMS.
- Calibrate and verify electrical / electronic equipment in the clinical area.
- Conduct complex fault finding / repair on electrical / electronic equipment.
- Handle and store equipment and consumables within acceptable safe limit
- For applicable medical devices ensure that medical device integration and connectivity is successfully implemented/achieved.Maintain connectivity of medical devices.
- Assist/Play active role in any future medical device integration projects or phases.
Equipment Management
- As part of a team or at the request of the Section manager establish clinical need for new, modified or replacement medical equipment.
-
Correctly interpret clinical needs in respect of intended use, context and performance parameters of the required equipment
-
Advise on the need for new or replacement medical equipment to clinical or technical user
-
Carry out recommendations within designated clinical area
-
Refer recommendations outside designated clinical area to relevant authority for action
-
Undertake and report on analysis for installation or relocation of medical equipmentRespond to specific requests for new or replacement medical equipment.
-
Evaluate new medical equipment prior to clinical us
In a day to day role for the electronic medical equipment service:
- Commission medical equipment for clinical use
- Advise on the adaptation of medical equipment
- Maintain medical equipment for clinical use
- Make informed use of the detailed technical information provided by the manufacturers service manuals
- Use appropriate test equipment and service tools
- Confirm test equipment is correctly calibrated for maintenance and repair activities
- Reference the correct protocol for type and range of equipment
- Complete planned preventative maintenance to a specified schedule
- Diagnose complex faults on medical equipment and determine appropriate action
- Repair equipment
- Clarify all issues affecting the required maintenance and their impact on delivery of clinical service
- Complete all paper and computer records accurately and store in correct location for future use
- Inform users of the progress of repair
- Inform users of reasons for fault, the action taken and how to avoid re- occurrence, including the delivery of training
- Inform the other sections of MEP when repairs or maintenance fall within their area
- To give advice or support to colleagues or manufacturers when repair or maintenance falls inside own level of expertise
- Dispose of equipment following Trust policy and European laws
- Will be expected to work on medical equipment up to, but not limited to, the value of £10,000
- Advise on the use and application of new and existing medical equipment
- Respond to requests for advice on use or availability of medical equipment
- Communicate effectively with professional users at all levels and where appropriate technical and end users
- Identify risks on the use of medical equipment and recommend changes
- Inform and advise on emergent risks that may affect the clinical use of equipment
- Keep abreast with scientific, technical and clinical developments that relate to medical equipment
- Medical Device Integration (MDI) and connectivity
- As part of a team complete the initial, and all following phases, of the Trust Medical Device Integration project.
- As part of a team, maintain connectivity of Trust medical devices.
- Provide medical device technical expertise in relation to connectivity, and networking for connectable medical devices utilised within the Trust.
- Correctly perform the fitting and adaption of complex medical equipment to accommodate MDI.
- Assist in creating and improving processes related to all areas of MDI service delivery.
- Ensure stock of MDI/connectivity parts are maintained.
- Liaise directly with staff from MEMS, MEP and ICT departments, and also with clinical, auxiliary staff, managerial staff, training officers, technical, and support staff at all levels within the Trust and other healthcare organisations. The post holder will also deal directly with equipment manufacturers, service suppliers, and external customers. The establishment and maintenance of good relations with all appropriate stakeholders is an essential aspect of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
- To assess and maintain equipment and devices for use in health care services
- Assess new medical devices/equipment for clinical use.
- Commission and accept new medical devices/equipment for clinical use either in the clinical area or within MEMS.
- Calibrate and verify electrical / electronic equipment in the clinical area.
- Conduct complex fault finding / repair on electrical / electronic equipment.
- Handle and store equipment and consumables within acceptable safe limit
- For applicable medical devices ensure that medical device integration and connectivity is successfully implemented/achieved.Maintain connectivity of medical devices.
- Assist/Play active role in any future medical device integration projects or phases.
Equipment Management
- As part of a team or at the request of the Section manager establish clinical need for new, modified or replacement medical equipment.
-
Correctly interpret clinical needs in respect of intended use, context and performance parameters of the required equipment
-
Advise on the need for new or replacement medical equipment to clinical or technical user
-
Carry out recommendations within designated clinical area
-
Refer recommendations outside designated clinical area to relevant authority for action
-
Undertake and report on analysis for installation or relocation of medical equipmentRespond to specific requests for new or replacement medical equipment.
-
Evaluate new medical equipment prior to clinical us
In a day to day role for the electronic medical equipment service:
- Commission medical equipment for clinical use
- Advise on the adaptation of medical equipment
- Maintain medical equipment for clinical use
- Make informed use of the detailed technical information provided by the manufacturers service manuals
- Use appropriate test equipment and service tools
- Confirm test equipment is correctly calibrated for maintenance and repair activities
- Reference the correct protocol for type and range of equipment
- Complete planned preventative maintenance to a specified schedule
- Diagnose complex faults on medical equipment and determine appropriate action
- Repair equipment
- Clarify all issues affecting the required maintenance and their impact on delivery of clinical service
- Complete all paper and computer records accurately and store in correct location for future use
- Inform users of the progress of repair
- Inform users of reasons for fault, the action taken and how to avoid re- occurrence, including the delivery of training
- Inform the other sections of MEP when repairs or maintenance fall within their area
- To give advice or support to colleagues or manufacturers when repair or maintenance falls inside own level of expertise
- Dispose of equipment following Trust policy and European laws
- Will be expected to work on medical equipment up to, but not limited to, the value of £10,000
- Advise on the use and application of new and existing medical equipment
- Respond to requests for advice on use or availability of medical equipment
- Communicate effectively with professional users at all levels and where appropriate technical and end users
- Identify risks on the use of medical equipment and recommend changes
- Inform and advise on emergent risks that may affect the clinical use of equipment
- Keep abreast with scientific, technical and clinical developments that relate to medical equipment
- Medical Device Integration (MDI) and connectivity
- As part of a team complete the initial, and all following phases, of the Trust Medical Device Integration project.
- As part of a team, maintain connectivity of Trust medical devices.
- Provide medical device technical expertise in relation to connectivity, and networking for connectable medical devices utilised within the Trust.
- Correctly perform the fitting and adaption of complex medical equipment to accommodate MDI.
- Assist in creating and improving processes related to all areas of MDI service delivery.
- Ensure stock of MDI/connectivity parts are maintained.
- Liaise directly with staff from MEMS, MEP and ICT departments, and also with clinical, auxiliary staff, managerial staff, training officers, technical, and support staff at all levels within the Trust and other healthcare organisations. The post holder will also deal directly with equipment manufacturers, service suppliers, and external customers. The establishment and maintenance of good relations with all appropriate stakeholders is an essential aspect of this post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in electronics or HND / NVQ4 electronics or equivalent.
Desirable
- IPEM diploma in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering Technology.
- Registered as a member of the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of medical electronics and electro- mechanical systems.
- Specialist knowledge of medical device support including; preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and health service procurement.
- In-depth experience of medical device operation and management.
- Experience in applying workshop technology to patient-critical equipment and techniques in healthcare.
- Extensive experience in electro-medical engineering workshop practices.
- Developed practical skills on a broad range of electro-medical equipment.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.
- High knowledge of clinical procedures for own area.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (e.g. EN 13485, DB 9801, MHRA, and Health & Safety).
- Understanding of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: oNon-ionising radiation oElectricity - medium voltages and currents oCross - infection oWorkshop hazards oFumes oMercury hazards oSolvents and glues oTools at elevated temperatures (e.g. Soldering iron) oCompressed medical gases oCleaning agents oLifting heavy sensitive items of equipment.
Desirable
- Specialistknowledge and experience of ICT networking
- Specialist knowledge and experience of medical device integration and connectivity.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
- Able to supervise junior staff.
- Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information for written reports.
- Able to use fine tools for equipment adjustment and assembly.
- Able to lift medium weights.
- Able to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions creating unpredictable working patterns.
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas.
- Able to communicate complex information.
- Able to deliver training to groups of other professional or technical staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on multi-faceted equipment.
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
Desirable
- Good negotiation skills for use with external suppliers and members of the public.
- A clean UK driving license.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in electronics or HND / NVQ4 electronics or equivalent.
Desirable
- IPEM diploma in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering Technology.
- Registered as a member of the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of medical electronics and electro- mechanical systems.
- Specialist knowledge of medical device support including; preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and health service procurement.
- In-depth experience of medical device operation and management.
- Experience in applying workshop technology to patient-critical equipment and techniques in healthcare.
- Extensive experience in electro-medical engineering workshop practices.
- Developed practical skills on a broad range of electro-medical equipment.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.
- High knowledge of clinical procedures for own area.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (e.g. EN 13485, DB 9801, MHRA, and Health & Safety).
- Understanding of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: oNon-ionising radiation oElectricity - medium voltages and currents oCross - infection oWorkshop hazards oFumes oMercury hazards oSolvents and glues oTools at elevated temperatures (e.g. Soldering iron) oCompressed medical gases oCleaning agents oLifting heavy sensitive items of equipment.
Desirable
- Specialistknowledge and experience of ICT networking
- Specialist knowledge and experience of medical device integration and connectivity.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
- Able to supervise junior staff.
- Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information for written reports.
- Able to use fine tools for equipment adjustment and assembly.
- Able to lift medium weights.
- Able to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions creating unpredictable working patterns.
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas.
- Able to communicate complex information.
- Able to deliver training to groups of other professional or technical staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on multi-faceted equipment.
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
Desirable
- Good negotiation skills for use with external suppliers and members of the public.
- A clean UK 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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
