Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Engineering Department at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, (NNUHFT) for a progressional Band 3/4 Medical Equipment Technician.
The Clinical Engineering Department directly and indirectly maintains the 24,000 medical devices within the NNUHFT and Cromer Hospitals.
The Specialist Medical Equipment Technician performs a vital role by ensuring that medical equipment maintenance and repair work is carried out promptly and in line with the manufacturer requirements.
Main duties of the job
To provide planned preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, evaluation, safety testing, acceptance testing and clinical support in accordance with current standards for a wide range of highly complex specialist medical equipment for which the Clinical Engineering Department is currently responsible.
To be responsible for specialist medical and clinical lead practitioner work in areas which cover a wide range of highly specialist complex life support equipment. This work to be carried out for the Trust and other healthcare establishments as required.
To be able to plan own workload and organise servicing for the specialist area for which they are responsible, liaising with equipment users and suppliers. The post holder may also propose policy changes or procedures within the section or department and co-ordinate, supervise, or advise junior staff.
Under instruction and supervision participate in the evaluation medical equipment devices with the user prior to purchase, carry out acceptance testing and be involved in adaptation of equipment.
To produce verbal and written reports, as required or self-initiated, including adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals, test, service reports and specifications.
to travel as and when the service requires, to other Health Care Establishments and Home Patients in your own vehicle for which an allowance will be paid.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will work under the instruction and supervision of the Workshops Manager at all times and will provide support to the medical equipment technicians, in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical equipment.
- The postholder will be required to organise their own workload to maximise efficiency and always inform senior staff of their whereabouts.
- To update and maintain accurate records of work using the medical equipment database with regard to equipment required for repair, service or maintenance.
- To assist in the production of service schedules and standard work instructions for equipment covered by the role.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day support to the clinical engineering department function and staff. Duties will include provision of the equipment library, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and also include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine/calibration and minor equipment repair.
- To use standard and computer software and/or the internet to support aspects of medical equipment management.
- Assist with the maintenance of the technical library and stores including receipt and dispatching of medical equipment and spare parts, and distributing these to relevant parties as directed by senior technicians/workshops manager
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2129 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will work under the instruction and supervision of the Workshops Manager at all times and will provide support to the medical equipment technicians, in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical equipment.
- The postholder will be required to organise their own workload to maximise efficiency and always inform senior staff of their whereabouts.
- To update and maintain accurate records of work using the medical equipment database with regard to equipment required for repair, service or maintenance.
- To assist in the production of service schedules and standard work instructions for equipment covered by the role.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day support to the clinical engineering department function and staff. Duties will include provision of the equipment library, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and also include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine/calibration and minor equipment repair.
- To use standard and computer software and/or the internet to support aspects of medical equipment management.
- Assist with the maintenance of the technical library and stores including receipt and dispatching of medical equipment and spare parts, and distributing these to relevant parties as directed by senior technicians/workshops manager
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2129 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification in an engineering subject and/or equivalent experience in a hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of computer systems, e.g., Microsoft Office Applications
Desirable
- Use of a medical equipment database
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills both in teams and with customers. Able to interpret and communicate detailed technical information to all staff members
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification in an engineering subject and/or equivalent experience in a hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of computer systems, e.g., Microsoft Office Applications
Desirable
- Use of a medical equipment database
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills both in teams and with customers. Able to interpret and communicate detailed technical information to all staff members
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
