Job summary
The post holder will provide routine servicing maintenance, repair, commissioning of medical equipment to Northampton General Hospital. Medical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical systems including other related duties as specified by senior members of the EBME department.
The post holder will also support the EBME department by expanding their knowledge and gaining experience in the repair, calibration and maintenance of a wide range of medical, diagnostic, laboratory and therapeutic equipment through a rotational programme.
Other responsibilities include:
- Carry out technical duties including commissioning, condemnation, servicing and maintenance of medical and electromechanical equipment.
- To provide active support to colleagues within the Equipment Library service.
- Play an active role in their continuous professional development.
- Actively seek internal and external training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Coordination of the servicing and maintenance of electro-mechanical, mechanical, electronic and electrical medical equipment to the relevant standards in a safe and sustainable environment.
Provision and guidance of inspection, servicing, and repair of electro-mechanical, mechanical, electronic and electrical medical equipment to statutory and non-statutory guidelines as recommended to ensure the safety, reliability and availability of such medical equipment .
Evaluation of new equipment, leading to the subsequent acceptance of the equipment by the department by:
Accurately and correctly interpreting technical data and relevant instructions of theequipment:
a) Setting up and testing the equipment against the required parameters, including electrical safety testing .b) Confirming suitability and effectiveness of equipmentc) Confirming that equipment is ready for intended used) Accurately and correctly record the commissioning and test results in the correct manner.
Communicate in a clear, concise and proactive manner the understanding of any faults reported on medical equipment. Carry out an assessment of the seriousness and implications of the reported fault and ensure that the priority and the planned response is appropriate to the demands of the EBME Department and the Trust as a whole.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Analytical and JudgmentalAnalyse complex medical equipment data and using own skills and knowledge make informed decisions and formulate possible solutions and recommendations for the continual improvement of the management of medical equipment in the Trust.
Ensure that all medical equipment no longer required has been decommissioned from the asset register and is disposed of as per regulations e.g. (WEEE, RoHS etc.) and Trust policies.
Proactively check the expiry dates of calibrated test equipment within the department and remediate any non-compliances.
Assist and support any medical equipment adverse incident investigations into the probable cause of equipment failure after an incident.
CommunicationProactively communicate to colleagues, medical equipment suppliers about medical equipment information which will include policy changes, new policies, guidelines and regulations.
Provide input where appropriate in any discussions relating to equipment management.
Communicate with suppliers and all external bodies as necessary using the most appropriate medium regarding the management of medical equipment.
Communicate with any staff representatives as required regarding medical equipment management.
Planning & OrganisationPlan, prioritise and organise a range of activities relevant to own work remit including those of junior engineers.
Provide support to the EBME Manager in medical equipment management across the Trust. Utilise and analyse data from audits and provide suggestions that may lead to improvements in the management of medical equipment
Policy, Protocol & Service DevelopmentContribute to medical equipment policies and procedures and support the implementation of any changes to these policies.
Ensure that all duties related to medical equipment management are carried out within Medical Equipment Management Policy framework.
Proactively make contributions to the development of written procedures for all aspects of work within the medical equipment management.
Responsible for ensuring that clinical staff are informed of and encouraged to adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Responsibility for Information TechnologyResponsible for the operation of all computerised information systems relating to medical equipment management which will include Safety Alert Bulletins, Medical Equipment database, Trust wide Medical Equipment Training and policies and procedures.
Responsibility for Research and DevelopmentProvide timely information that will support medical equipment investigations arising from the Trusts Clinical and Adverse Incident reporting system (Datix). Using own skills and professional judgement the post holder is required to find the root cause/s of medical equipment incidents and report these findings as appropriate. Using own technical skills proactively propose remedial action plan/s to prevent reoccurrence.
Other responsibilitiesProvide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
Ensure that all tools and test equipment are maintained to the highest standards possible and that the equipment is stored securely when not in use.
Ensure own work area and the EBME department are kept safe and well ordered.
Where workshop equipment is passed to others to use, make sure that they are authorised and competent to use it in a safe and effective manner.
Participate and lead in discussions as required in a positive and proactive manner regarding the management of medical equipment.
Maintain and monitor technical documentation and test specification instructions.
Maintain own Continuing Professional Development.
Advise Trust staff, customers, patients, colleagues and carers on all aspects of equipment procurement, maintenance, operation and care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Analytical and JudgmentalAnalyse complex medical equipment data and using own skills and knowledge make informed decisions and formulate possible solutions and recommendations for the continual improvement of the management of medical equipment in the Trust.
Ensure that all medical equipment no longer required has been decommissioned from the asset register and is disposed of as per regulations e.g. (WEEE, RoHS etc.) and Trust policies.
Proactively check the expiry dates of calibrated test equipment within the department and remediate any non-compliances.
Assist and support any medical equipment adverse incident investigations into the probable cause of equipment failure after an incident.
CommunicationProactively communicate to colleagues, medical equipment suppliers about medical equipment information which will include policy changes, new policies, guidelines and regulations.
Provide input where appropriate in any discussions relating to equipment management.
Communicate with suppliers and all external bodies as necessary using the most appropriate medium regarding the management of medical equipment.
Communicate with any staff representatives as required regarding medical equipment management.
Planning & OrganisationPlan, prioritise and organise a range of activities relevant to own work remit including those of junior engineers.
Provide support to the EBME Manager in medical equipment management across the Trust. Utilise and analyse data from audits and provide suggestions that may lead to improvements in the management of medical equipment
Policy, Protocol & Service DevelopmentContribute to medical equipment policies and procedures and support the implementation of any changes to these policies.
Ensure that all duties related to medical equipment management are carried out within Medical Equipment Management Policy framework.
Proactively make contributions to the development of written procedures for all aspects of work within the medical equipment management.
Responsible for ensuring that clinical staff are informed of and encouraged to adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Responsibility for Information TechnologyResponsible for the operation of all computerised information systems relating to medical equipment management which will include Safety Alert Bulletins, Medical Equipment database, Trust wide Medical Equipment Training and policies and procedures.
Responsibility for Research and DevelopmentProvide timely information that will support medical equipment investigations arising from the Trusts Clinical and Adverse Incident reporting system (Datix). Using own skills and professional judgement the post holder is required to find the root cause/s of medical equipment incidents and report these findings as appropriate. Using own technical skills proactively propose remedial action plan/s to prevent reoccurrence.
Other responsibilitiesProvide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
Ensure that all tools and test equipment are maintained to the highest standards possible and that the equipment is stored securely when not in use.
Ensure own work area and the EBME department are kept safe and well ordered.
Where workshop equipment is passed to others to use, make sure that they are authorised and competent to use it in a safe and effective manner.
Participate and lead in discussions as required in a positive and proactive manner regarding the management of medical equipment.
Maintain and monitor technical documentation and test specification instructions.
Maintain own Continuing Professional Development.
Advise Trust staff, customers, patients, colleagues and carers on all aspects of equipment procurement, maintenance, operation and care.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Electrical Safety Testing Qualification
- Contemporary knowledge of mechanical, analogue and digital electronics and fault finding techniques
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing a maintenance and repair service for a wide range of medical equipment.
- Technical knowledge & understanding and testing of medical equipment used in the clinical environment.
- Familiarity with Health & Safety at Work and other related legislation.
- Work without supervision using own initiative.
Desirable
- Attended service/maintenance courses held by medical equipment suppliers
- Managing external agencies carrying out medical equipment maintenance in the hospital
Skills
Essential
- Ability to integrate within a team of staff working with a wide range of medical equipment.
- Able to communicate information across professional boundaries in a positive and precise and informative manner.
- Ability to organise own workload and that of junior engineers.
- Able to work in a physically demanding environment that will require a high level of manual handling and agility.
- Able to use standard office and bespoke software applications. Skilled in the use of precision/fine tools/ instruments including dexterity, co-ordination, sensory and speed.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of risk management and incident investigations and the use of Root Cause Analysis tools - with a high level of understanding of patient and staff safety risks that may arise from equipment failure.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Confident and self-motivated
- Decisive and results orientated
- Collaborative with high level of person integrity
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Act as an ambassador to promote the EBME department in the organisation.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Electrical Safety Testing Qualification
- Contemporary knowledge of mechanical, analogue and digital electronics and fault finding techniques
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing a maintenance and repair service for a wide range of medical equipment.
- Technical knowledge & understanding and testing of medical equipment used in the clinical environment.
- Familiarity with Health & Safety at Work and other related legislation.
- Work without supervision using own initiative.
Desirable
- Attended service/maintenance courses held by medical equipment suppliers
- Managing external agencies carrying out medical equipment maintenance in the hospital
Skills
Essential
- Ability to integrate within a team of staff working with a wide range of medical equipment.
- Able to communicate information across professional boundaries in a positive and precise and informative manner.
- Ability to organise own workload and that of junior engineers.
- Able to work in a physically demanding environment that will require a high level of manual handling and agility.
- Able to use standard office and bespoke software applications. Skilled in the use of precision/fine tools/ instruments including dexterity, co-ordination, sensory and speed.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of risk management and incident investigations and the use of Root Cause Analysis tools - with a high level of understanding of patient and staff safety risks that may arise from equipment failure.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Confident and self-motivated
- Decisive and results orientated
- Collaborative with high level of person integrity
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Act as an ambassador to promote the EBME department in the organisation.
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
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).
