Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Engineer at Worthing and St Richards Hospitals. The postholder will support the Clinical Engineering Team as part of a Trust Wide Service.
The successful candidate will be highly competent, dependable with excellent organisational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be technically conversant with the repair and management of a wide range of modern medical devices and be confident with interacting at all levels with engineering and clinical colleagues. Previous experience of medical equipment repair and service will be required, together with a Healthcare Apprenticeship at a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent level of knowledge skills and experience. There will be a requirement for cross site working.
Candidates are asked to ensure they thoroughly preview the Job Description and Person specification.
Main duties of the job
To conduct acceptance checks, repairs and planned preventative maintenance to a wide range of patient connected medical equipment.
Carry out end of life decommissioning as required.
The postholder will also support the Clinical Engineering Specialist Technicians to provide a Trust wide assurance for the safe management of patient connected medical devices.
The post holder consults with clinical and other technical staff to ensure smooth running of activities at site level. The postholder will work across sites as required and be flexible to ensure a cohesive approach with the wider teams
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out allocated planned preventative maintenance to a wide range of patient connected medical devices
Assist Clinical Engineering Senior Technicians where required
Apply suitable techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report unusual fault conditions to manufacturers.
Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
Using developing technical and clinical experience, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, reordering where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
Liaise with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information.
Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Post holders care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well ordered.
Provide occasional technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.
Provide assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division, as appropriate.
Daily use of the Clinical Engineering Database to record all work conducted and to also ensure records are accurate.
The post holder will be required to manage all work that they are given. This will be conducted using the post holders own discretion, following existing departmental/NHS policies and procedures. The post holder will work individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using a full range of facilities to gather information (For example: Medical Equipment database, external manufacturers, MHRA, NPSA) to work within and around competing service demands.
Be familiar with and follow the Trusts incident reporting procedure, with respect to technical faults. (DATIX) Ensure that all investigations are carried out in conjunction with all relevant clinical staff, manufacturers, and other organisations such as the MHRA. (Medicines and Health care Products Regulatory Agency) Complete precise and accurate technical reports.
Occasional requirement to help move/lift/relocate equipment weighing 10-15kg using appropriate lifting techniques. This could be ward based such as bedside critical care devices and in various Technical Workshops across the organisation
Occasionally assist on equipment specification, evaluation, and selection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out allocated planned preventative maintenance to a wide range of patient connected medical devices
Assist Clinical Engineering Senior Technicians where required
Apply suitable techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report unusual fault conditions to manufacturers.
Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
Using developing technical and clinical experience, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, reordering where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
Liaise with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information.
Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Post holders care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well ordered.
Provide occasional technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.
Provide assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division, as appropriate.
Daily use of the Clinical Engineering Database to record all work conducted and to also ensure records are accurate.
The post holder will be required to manage all work that they are given. This will be conducted using the post holders own discretion, following existing departmental/NHS policies and procedures. The post holder will work individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using a full range of facilities to gather information (For example: Medical Equipment database, external manufacturers, MHRA, NPSA) to work within and around competing service demands.
Be familiar with and follow the Trusts incident reporting procedure, with respect to technical faults. (DATIX) Ensure that all investigations are carried out in conjunction with all relevant clinical staff, manufacturers, and other organisations such as the MHRA. (Medicines and Health care Products Regulatory Agency) Complete precise and accurate technical reports.
Occasional requirement to help move/lift/relocate equipment weighing 10-15kg using appropriate lifting techniques. This could be ward based such as bedside critical care devices and in various Technical Workshops across the organisation
Occasionally assist on equipment specification, evaluation, and selection.
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Achieved Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Technology, Foundation Degree/ONC or equivalent level.
- Practical experience in electro-medical engineering post qualification, or equivalent level of independent knowledge. Including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, acceptance testing.
Desirable
- Attendance on training courses for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices
Skills
Essential
- Able to use standard computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- You should be competent, dependable with excellent personable skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Requirement for working across sites when necessary, including the flexibility of changing bases with appropriate notice
- A clean current driving license is necessary and the use of a motor vehicle
Desirable
- Travel between base sites will be required on a regular basis. Occasional travel to wider part so the Trust also required,
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Achieved Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Technology, Foundation Degree/ONC or equivalent level.
- Practical experience in electro-medical engineering post qualification, or equivalent level of independent knowledge. Including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, acceptance testing.
Desirable
- Attendance on training courses for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices
Skills
Essential
- Able to use standard computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- You should be competent, dependable with excellent personable skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Requirement for working across sites when necessary, including the flexibility of changing bases with appropriate notice
- A clean current driving license is necessary and the use of a motor vehicle
Desirable
- Travel between base sites will be required on a regular basis. Occasional travel to wider part so the Trust also required,
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.
