Job summary
The post holder will be responsible to the Medical Engineering Workshop Manager and will have knowledge and experience of fault-finding, repair and servicing of electronic medical devices and be skilled in the use of dedicated test equipment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivating and have a good working knowledge of MHRA guidelines. They will have good time management skills and hold a HNC or equivalent qualification in electronic engineering.
You will be based at the Royal Bolton Hospital, but will also be required to undertake work for our external clients.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the efficient running of the Department, the Engineer will maintain, repair and calibrate patient orientated electronic medical equipment and other medical devices as managed by the department. This ensures that the equipment is in a fit and safe condition to minimise risk to patients and staff.
About us
The Medical Engineering department is a part of iFM Bolton which is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. The Medical Engineering department provides a full asset management service to the Trust, this includes full involvement in the life cycle of medical equipment from trial/evaluation to procurement, commissioning to disposal, planned and corrective maintenance service.
We are a dynamic service and our team is made up of a variety of expert individuals each bringing with them unique skills and specialities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Commission, repair, maintain, overhaul and recalibrate the range of electronic equipment and medical devices currently in use within the Trust or managed by the department. This includes diagnostic and therapeutic patient monitoring devices, life support, ventilatory and anaesthetic equipment, most of which will be complex and non-routine. All equipment will be maintained in accordance with the recommendations of MHRA Guidance for the Management of Medical Devices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Commission, repair, maintain, overhaul and recalibrate the range of electronic equipment and medical devices currently in use within the Trust or managed by the department. This includes diagnostic and therapeutic patient monitoring devices, life support, ventilatory and anaesthetic equipment, most of which will be complex and non-routine. All equipment will be maintained in accordance with the recommendations of MHRA Guidance for the Management of Medical Devices.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- previous experience in similar role
Desirable
- substantial previous experience
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- previous experience in similar role
Desirable
- substantial previous experience
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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).
