Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary Medical Equipment Management Service team to ensure the safe use of medical devices across the Trust.
The post holder will carry out acceptance testing, servicing and repair of complex medical equipment and devices, and will be responsible for supporting medical device connectivity related issues across all sites of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Training of clinical staff in the use of medical equipment will be occasionally be required. The post holder will take part in workshop rotas and timetables, and maintain records of all completed work timely and accurately on the comprehensive equipment management information technology system.
The department is registered to EN ISO 13485 and the post holder will assist in developing systems to achieve high standards of quality across all MEMS activities. Where necessary the post holder will undertake training in order to develop, upskill and fulfil the evolving needs of the role.
Main duties of the job
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 limits.
- 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.
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£1.8 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
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in electronics or HND / NVQ4 electronics or equivalent.
Desirable
- Registered as a member of the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of medical device support including; preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and health service procurement.
Desirable
- Specialist principles.knowledgeandexperienceofICTnetworking
- Specialist knowledge and experience of medical device integration and connectivity.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to deliver teaching and training on multi-faceted equipment.
Desirable
- A clean UK driving license.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in electronics or HND / NVQ4 electronics or equivalent.
Desirable
- Registered as a member of the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of medical device support including; preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and health service procurement.
Desirable
- Specialist principles.knowledgeandexperienceofICTnetworking
- Specialist knowledge and experience of medical device integration and connectivity.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to deliver teaching and training on multi-faceted equipment.
Desirable
- 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)
