Job summary
Clinical Engineering has a total of 45wte staff including technical, support, administration and trainee staff. It provides a medical devices management service to UHP, 3 neighbouring PCT's, GP surgeries and other healthcare facilities on 200 sites within an area of 450 square miles. Clinical Engineering manages a database of 47,000 medical devices having a total value of over £100m. The service provides whole management of medical devices from pre-purchase assessment through safety and maintenance issues to end of life disposal and project and development work is also undertaken. A Medical Equipment Library service is also provided in Derriford Hospital.
This is an assistant role in support of various Clinical Engineering functions, performing commissioning, decommissioning, decontamination, booking in, returning and collecting equipment, Equipment Library duties, assisting Stores personnel and Technical Inspectors.
To work under supervision of the Team Leader, experienced Technical Inspectors and subject matter experts in the department, developing and evidencing relevant competencies and knowledge.
To engage with actively participate to completion in the Clinical Engineering training scheme, usually Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician, Level 3 apprenticeship scheme and to build a portfolio of developing knowledge, experience and competencies towards fulfilling the departments work commitment and supporting evidence-based progression to Technical Inspector.
Main duties of the job
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** Assistant Technician Responsibilities
- Works under supervision and as directed by Team Leader/Training Supervisor
- Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme at the appropriate level when required
- Assists with fulfilling general team workload objectives. Provides assistance to all Clinical Engineering teams.
- Works to build up a baseline of equipment and process competencies.
Key Technical Tasks - Performs under close supervision, safety testing to BS EN 60601 and 62353 Safety Standards for Medical Devices and acceptance testing to Managing Medical Devices April 2015 MHRA standard.
- Performs under close supervision diagnostic and fault finding procedures on medical equipment.
- Performs under close supervision, calibration, quality control and functional checks, on patient critical medical equipment.
- Works safely with potentially fatal voltages and currents when repairing medical equipment under close supervision.
- Works safely with compressed gases when repairing medical equipment under close supervision.
- Uses tools and equipment in the mechanical workshop safely and appropriately under close supervision.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Duties
- Accepts requests for medical device repair and service from within and outside the Trust appropriately progressing high priority work.
- Logs into and uses the Trusts Medical Devices Database to record all repair and service requests in accordance with Quality System.
- Receives patients and other visitors to Clinical Engineering with due regard for their safety in potentially dangerous environment.
- Performs corrective and planned preventative maintenance under close supervision on a range of medical devices following written instructions.
- Performs acceptance, performance and safety checks under close supervision on new equipment following written instructions.
- Maintains under supervision, service schedules, records scientific and technical documentation in accordance with Quality System and Trusts Medical Devices Database.
- Rotates through all Clinical Engineering Teams to improve breadth of experience and to assist in building own competencies.
- Understands, works and complies with the Quality System, bringing to the attention of the Team Leader any non-compliance.
- Supports continual improvement of Clinical Engineering processes through participation in Quality System audits and acts as an auditor when required
- Orders appropriate spare parts, complying with Quality System and understands the stock control system
- Ensures that personal and general test equipment is within calibration dates, maintained to acceptable and professional standards and takes responsibility for all tools and equipment within their care.
- Participates in group meetings and team briefings with the Head of Clinical Engineering and others as required.
- Generates income for the Trust through participating in external customer contract work.
- Provides assistance to other colleagues within Clinical Engineering and assists in the Medical Equipment Library as required.
- Ensures main workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered to make the most efficient use of space and resources and that the mechanical workshop, store areas and trust lease vehicles are kept in a tidy condition.
- Takes appropriate precautions in the work environment, where there could be exposure to hazards of mechanical, optical, electrical, radiological, biological and chemical natures.
- Takes appropriate precautions when decontaminating medical devices found to be contaminated with bodily and chemical substances.
- Works close to patients on wards and outpatient departments.
- Works close to patients in Intensive Care Units throughout the Trust.
- Works close to patients in Theatres while operations are taking place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Duties
- Accepts requests for medical device repair and service from within and outside the Trust appropriately progressing high priority work.
- Logs into and uses the Trusts Medical Devices Database to record all repair and service requests in accordance with Quality System.
- Receives patients and other visitors to Clinical Engineering with due regard for their safety in potentially dangerous environment.
- Performs corrective and planned preventative maintenance under close supervision on a range of medical devices following written instructions.
- Performs acceptance, performance and safety checks under close supervision on new equipment following written instructions.
- Maintains under supervision, service schedules, records scientific and technical documentation in accordance with Quality System and Trusts Medical Devices Database.
- Rotates through all Clinical Engineering Teams to improve breadth of experience and to assist in building own competencies.
- Understands, works and complies with the Quality System, bringing to the attention of the Team Leader any non-compliance.
- Supports continual improvement of Clinical Engineering processes through participation in Quality System audits and acts as an auditor when required
- Orders appropriate spare parts, complying with Quality System and understands the stock control system
- Ensures that personal and general test equipment is within calibration dates, maintained to acceptable and professional standards and takes responsibility for all tools and equipment within their care.
- Participates in group meetings and team briefings with the Head of Clinical Engineering and others as required.
- Generates income for the Trust through participating in external customer contract work.
- Provides assistance to other colleagues within Clinical Engineering and assists in the Medical Equipment Library as required.
- Ensures main workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered to make the most efficient use of space and resources and that the mechanical workshop, store areas and trust lease vehicles are kept in a tidy condition.
- Takes appropriate precautions in the work environment, where there could be exposure to hazards of mechanical, optical, electrical, radiological, biological and chemical natures.
- Takes appropriate precautions when decontaminating medical devices found to be contaminated with bodily and chemical substances.
- Works close to patients on wards and outpatient departments.
- Works close to patients in Intensive Care Units throughout the Trust.
- Works close to patients in Theatres while operations are taking place.
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to work well within a busy environment and meet reasonable deadlines
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in a service environment
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Interest in Electronics and Technology
- Interest in computer systems
Desirable
- Demonstrable Electronics or computer hardware experience
- Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent level of qualification/ equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- ECDL or CLAIT Qualification
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to work well within a busy environment and meet reasonable deadlines
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in a service environment
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Interest in Electronics and Technology
- Interest in computer systems
Desirable
- Demonstrable Electronics or computer hardware experience
- Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent level of qualification/ equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- ECDL or CLAIT Qualification
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).
