Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen within the Renal Unit for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable junior technician with good communication skills to join our friendly team. This is a Full-time post for 37.5 hours per week.
Applications are invited from persons with 5 GCSE's grade A-C (4-9) including maths and a science but desirably A-level qualifications in suitable science/engineering subjects or ONC / HNC in engineering who would like to pursue a career in Renal Technology.
The work would involve the installation and maintenance of dialysis and water treatment equipment at 3 main sites and in patients' homes.
The applicant would need to be physically fit as lifting, kneeling and bending is often required. The applicant must have a full UK driving licence.
The successful applicant will be given in-house training but would be expected to attend manufacturers courses and further/higher education as required until suitable competence is gained, to then move to a more senior role and participate in a 24/7 on-call service.
It is highly recommended for applicants to arrange a "walk around" the unit.
For informal enquiries please contact the Technical Services Manager, Peter Pelling on 01273 696955 ext 64089.
Main duties of the job
To develop, under supervision of senior colleagues, the skills necessary to be able to repair, maintain and service all dialysis equipment used within the renal department in order to progress towards a full technician role.
The Renal Technical department of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust currently maintains 126 Haemodialysis machines and associated equipment, including 5 central RO plants, across 3 main sites in Sussex. Currently 86 at RSCH (main unit), 22 at Bexhill and 18 at Worthing satellite units. The unit also maintains a fleet of home patient machines (currently 36) at homes throughout Sussex.
Whether working in the renal unit or in the community, the job provides a variety of challenges and working environments for the post holder to gain suitable experience
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that accurate records and reports are maintained for all equipment and recorded on the workshop database.
- To assist with the ordering and maintenance of the spare parts stock levels for all sites.
- To assist with the transportation and the installation / removal of dialysis equipment to / from dialysis sites across the region acknowledging health and safety policies.
- To take water quality samples from all dialysis sites and either deliver to accredited laboratories or analyse on-site or in-house endotoxin analyser to ensure that water quality is maintained to national haemodialysis standards (Renal Association guidelines). To record the results and to take appropriate action, under supervision, if required.
- To assist the technical services manager in the smooth running of the department, to ensure the provision of an effective service and to help identify efficiency improvements.
- To carry out under supervision, repairs, calibrations, servicing, modifications and planned preventative maintenance on a full range of highly complex haemodialysis and water treatment equipment to the manufacturers recommendations, guidelines and renal unit specifications.
- To identify under supervision any problems with the performance of the intricate medical equipment and to rectify appropriately using specialist tools and test equipment (including IT software) in both workshop and clinical environments.
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that accurate records and reports are maintained for all equipment and recorded on the workshop database.
- To assist with the ordering and maintenance of the spare parts stock levels for all sites.
- To assist with the transportation and the installation / removal of dialysis equipment to / from dialysis sites across the region acknowledging health and safety policies.
- To take water quality samples from all dialysis sites and either deliver to accredited laboratories or analyse on-site or in-house endotoxin analyser to ensure that water quality is maintained to national haemodialysis standards (Renal Association guidelines). To record the results and to take appropriate action, under supervision, if required.
- To assist the technical services manager in the smooth running of the department, to ensure the provision of an effective service and to help identify efficiency improvements.
- To carry out under supervision, repairs, calibrations, servicing, modifications and planned preventative maintenance on a full range of highly complex haemodialysis and water treatment equipment to the manufacturers recommendations, guidelines and renal unit specifications.
- To identify under supervision any problems with the performance of the intricate medical equipment and to rectify appropriately using specialist tools and test equipment (including IT software) in both workshop and clinical environments.
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Desirable
- To gain skills for future registration with the Association of Renal Technologist to IPEM.
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's A-C (4-9) including Mathematics/Science
- Good level of written and verbal English
Desirable
- 3 A-levels A-C in a relevant science/maths/engineering subject or ONC/D in engineering
- Knowledge of dialysis theory and technology. Knowledge of water treatment systems for dialysis.
- Experience with working in a clinical engineering setting.
- Knowledge of renal failure and dialysis procedures to ensure patient safety.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with staff and patients in a sympathetic and supportive manner while working under pressure.
- Lateral thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise a work plan to aid manager/supervisors
- General knowledge of IT, including databases and software to fault find.
- Assembly and disassembly of complex and intricate electronic, mechanical and hydraulic equipment / components.
- Operation of complex medical equipment, water treatment plant in a clinical environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of safe lifting and handling (D)
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Full UK drivers licence
- Awareness of on call commitments in senior role
People Management and Development
Essential
- Positive approach to client care.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Shows ability to manage time/work despite being fully supervised in post
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Desirable
- To gain skills for future registration with the Association of Renal Technologist to IPEM.
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's A-C (4-9) including Mathematics/Science
- Good level of written and verbal English
Desirable
- 3 A-levels A-C in a relevant science/maths/engineering subject or ONC/D in engineering
- Knowledge of dialysis theory and technology. Knowledge of water treatment systems for dialysis.
- Experience with working in a clinical engineering setting.
- Knowledge of renal failure and dialysis procedures to ensure patient safety.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with staff and patients in a sympathetic and supportive manner while working under pressure.
- Lateral thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise a work plan to aid manager/supervisors
- General knowledge of IT, including databases and software to fault find.
- Assembly and disassembly of complex and intricate electronic, mechanical and hydraulic equipment / components.
- Operation of complex medical equipment, water treatment plant in a clinical environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of safe lifting and handling (D)
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Full UK drivers licence
- Awareness of on call commitments in senior role
People Management and Development
Essential
- Positive approach to client care.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Shows ability to manage time/work despite being fully supervised in post
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).
