Job summary
Job Title: EBME Apprentice Technician
Hours per week: 37.5
Perm/Fixed Term: 2 Years Apprenticeship
Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 (per annum)
Closing Date: 11th June 2023
Interview Date: TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
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Main duties of the job
To assist the Equipment loan store technician in carrying out regular deliveries and collections of loan store equipment to wards and departments including external Trust properties within the Warwickshire area. Certain activities will require handling and lifting of medical and other electrical equipment on a add hock basis.
To assist the Equipment loan store Technician in maintaining accurate computerised database records of all medical equipment issued from and returned to the George Eliot Hospital equipment loan store.
To assist in cleaning and safe storage of loan store equipment, ensuring items are complete and available for re-issue. It is expected that the Trust's procedures on equipment decontamination be followed at all times for both personal and patient safety.
To assist EBME technical Staff under supervision in the undertaking of Pre Planned Maintenance tasks including carrying out electrical safety tests and visual inspections of medical devices following the latest guidelines. Principally on the Warwick Hospital site but also as requested to undertake duties under supervision at external Client's premises/ organisations across the Warwickshire district.
To perform all necessary work under supervision within the department and to be flexible when demands upon the department requires an immediate response.
To undertake any other tasks as required by the Head of EBME in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
To assist EBME technical staff in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of Electrical / Electronic medical equipment including where necessary carrying out under supervision electrical safety tests in accordance with specified standards.
To support the department in collection and delivery of a wide range of medical devices to wards and departments within the Trust and out in the Community.
Main duties and Responsibilities
To assist the Equipment loan store technician in carrying out regular deliveries and collections of loan store equipment to wards and departments including external Trust properties within the Warwickshire area. Certain activities will require handling and lifting of medical and other electrical equipment on a add hock basis. Where appropriate handling equipment will be provided.
To assist the Equipment loan store Technician in maintaining accurate computerised database records of all medical equipment issued from and returned to the George Eliot Hospital equipment loan store.
To assist EBME staff under supervision in carrying out monitoring and maintaining of Inventory records to assist in the development of future replacement programs and ensure maximisation of equipment utilisation.
To assist in cleaning and safe storage of loan store equipment, ensuring items are complete and available for re-issue. It is expected that the Trusts procedures on equipment decontamination be followed at all times for both personal and patient safety.
To assist EBME technical Staff under supervision in the undertaking of Pre Planned Maintenance tasks including carrying out electrical safety tests and visual inspections of medical devices following the latest guidelines. Principally on the Warwick Hospital site but also as requested to undertake duties under supervision at external Clients premises/ organisations across the Warwickshire district.
To assist EBME technical staff under supervision in identifying faults, and to support in the withdrawal of equipment from service as required.
To perform all necessary work under supervision within the department and to be flexible when demands upon the department requires an immediate response.
The post will involve activity throughout the Trust including out in the community. Where work is undertaken in clinical areas, and especially when attending to equipment connected directly or indirectly to patients, it is expected that a courteous and sensitive manner is maintained at all times.
To undertake training and development as required, both in matters related to the work of the department and any mandatory courses e.g., fire lectures.
To ensure at all times following guidance that work is performed in accordance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and other regulations that are applicable to the department function.
To undertake any other tasks as required by the Head of EBME in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
The post holder will be a member of the medical equipment support team who have responsibilities throughout the district and as such the post holder may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required.
Relationships
Internal:
EBME technical staff and supervisors
Ward and clinical staff
Estates staff
Trust Line Managers
External:
Other NHS Trust representatives
Equipment Manufacturers
Education and Apprenticeship training providers
Organisation Chart:
Head of Estates & Facilities
I
Head of EBME
I
Band 6 Team Leader
I
Band 5 Engineer
I
Band 3 Technician
I
Band 3 Apprentice Technician
____________________________________________________________________
Special Requirements
The post holder will be a member of the medical equipment support team who have responsibilities throughout the district and as such the post holder may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
To assist EBME technical staff in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of Electrical / Electronic medical equipment including where necessary carrying out under supervision electrical safety tests in accordance with specified standards.
To support the department in collection and delivery of a wide range of medical devices to wards and departments within the Trust and out in the Community.
Main duties and Responsibilities
To assist the Equipment loan store technician in carrying out regular deliveries and collections of loan store equipment to wards and departments including external Trust properties within the Warwickshire area. Certain activities will require handling and lifting of medical and other electrical equipment on a add hock basis. Where appropriate handling equipment will be provided.
To assist the Equipment loan store Technician in maintaining accurate computerised database records of all medical equipment issued from and returned to the George Eliot Hospital equipment loan store.
To assist EBME staff under supervision in carrying out monitoring and maintaining of Inventory records to assist in the development of future replacement programs and ensure maximisation of equipment utilisation.
To assist in cleaning and safe storage of loan store equipment, ensuring items are complete and available for re-issue. It is expected that the Trusts procedures on equipment decontamination be followed at all times for both personal and patient safety.
To assist EBME technical Staff under supervision in the undertaking of Pre Planned Maintenance tasks including carrying out electrical safety tests and visual inspections of medical devices following the latest guidelines. Principally on the Warwick Hospital site but also as requested to undertake duties under supervision at external Clients premises/ organisations across the Warwickshire district.
To assist EBME technical staff under supervision in identifying faults, and to support in the withdrawal of equipment from service as required.
To perform all necessary work under supervision within the department and to be flexible when demands upon the department requires an immediate response.
The post will involve activity throughout the Trust including out in the community. Where work is undertaken in clinical areas, and especially when attending to equipment connected directly or indirectly to patients, it is expected that a courteous and sensitive manner is maintained at all times.
To undertake training and development as required, both in matters related to the work of the department and any mandatory courses e.g., fire lectures.
To ensure at all times following guidance that work is performed in accordance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and other regulations that are applicable to the department function.
To undertake any other tasks as required by the Head of EBME in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
The post holder will be a member of the medical equipment support team who have responsibilities throughout the district and as such the post holder may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required.
Relationships
Internal:
EBME technical staff and supervisors
Ward and clinical staff
Estates staff
Trust Line Managers
External:
Other NHS Trust representatives
Equipment Manufacturers
Education and Apprenticeship training providers
Organisation Chart:
Head of Estates & Facilities
I
Head of EBME
I
Band 6 Team Leader
I
Band 5 Engineer
I
Band 3 Technician
I
Band 3 Apprentice Technician
____________________________________________________________________
Special Requirements
The post holder will be a member of the medical equipment support team who have responsibilities throughout the district and as such the post holder may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a team environment
- Experience of using electrical work equipment (Computers/ hand tools etc)
Desirable
- Experience/ hands on familiarity with basic fault-finding techniques on electrical/ mechanical equipment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE Level (A*-C)
Desirable
- Recognised computer skills in Microsoft packages including Outlook/ Excel and Word.
- Recognised courses/ qualifications related to technology/ Electrical Engineering
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise and plan workload
- Basic understanding of using computerised Microsoft packages including good keyboard skills
- Good understanding of Basic Electrical electronic components
- Possess basic knowledge of health & safety within the workplace
- Ability to use hand and machine tools Soldering iron etc.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Articulate and polite
- Responsible and reliable
- Ability to handle frequent exposure to clinical situations.
- Sensitive to others needs in difficult situations
- Happy to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Co-operative and flexible
Other
Essential
- Passes Occupational screening
- Frequent need to exert moderate physical effort for prolonged periods
Desirable
- Full clean driving licence
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a team environment
- Experience of using electrical work equipment (Computers/ hand tools etc)
Desirable
- Experience/ hands on familiarity with basic fault-finding techniques on electrical/ mechanical equipment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE Level (A*-C)
Desirable
- Recognised computer skills in Microsoft packages including Outlook/ Excel and Word.
- Recognised courses/ qualifications related to technology/ Electrical Engineering
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise and plan workload
- Basic understanding of using computerised Microsoft packages including good keyboard skills
- Good understanding of Basic Electrical electronic components
- Possess basic knowledge of health & safety within the workplace
- Ability to use hand and machine tools Soldering iron etc.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Articulate and polite
- Responsible and reliable
- Ability to handle frequent exposure to clinical situations.
- Sensitive to others needs in difficult situations
- Happy to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Co-operative and flexible
Other
Essential
- Passes Occupational screening
- Frequent need to exert moderate physical effort for prolonged periods
Desirable
- Full clean driving licence
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).
