Job summary
Repair and maintenance of medical equipment within the Trust / support of clinical staff
In the use of medical equipment, ensuring service levels are maintained. The use of
comprehensive IT is a large part of this post as is participating in the running and
monitoring of the medical equipment library, working in accordance with Quality
Management System ISO 9001:2011.
The primary purpose of an EBME engineer is to manage, maintain, and repair medical equipment to ensure its functionality and compliance with safety standards in healthcare settings. They play a crucial role in optimising the performance and reliability of medical devices, ranging from diagnostic equipment to life support systems. They utilise IT to manage equipment databases, perform diagnostics, and implement software updates, contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of medical device operations.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented EBME Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an EBME Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of a wide range of electrical and biomedical equipment used in medical settings. Your role will involve ensuring that medical devices comply with industry standards, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with various departments to improve equipment performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability in medical equipment.
About us
1. TRUST VALUES
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 4 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Respectful - Be welcoming, Be polite and Maintain patients' dignity
Caring - Be kind and compassionate, Show empathy and Listen and Respond
Responsible - Deliver Cleanliness, Be professional and Work as a team
Committed - Speak up, Treat others as individuals and strive for excellence
The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
2. DUTY OF CANDOUR
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust fully endorses the principles of being open and embraces the Duty of Candour. The Trust is committed to an open and fair culture and the overall approach expected within the organisation is one of help and support rather than blame and recrimination. All staff are expected to follow this approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB (Person Specification)
Essential
BTEC / ONC in Electronic Engineering (Level 5) or Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques
Experience of providing front line customer service
Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment
Electronic engineering skills including the use of test & measuring equipment, handling and assembly of components and boards, fault finding and diagnosis, use of technical manuals and circuit diagrams
Mechanical engineering skills including use of test and measuring equipment, assembly and bonding of components, use of technical manuals and drawings
Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up documents and spreadsheets
Ability to use a computerised equipment management database system
Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills to manage own work area and work load
Good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with clinical staff on issues relating to maintenance of specific medical equipment and the operation of the equipment
Able to provide advice, instruction and training to small groups of staff on areas relating to areas of own responsibility of work
Ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working
Able to travel to various sites to meet the needs of the service
Willingness to develop own skills and abilities and to attend training courses
Desirable
Evidence of regular participation in formal and informal technical training
throughout career
Working towards Registered Clinical Technologist status
Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of clinical equipment
Experience of working in a clinical environment, taking account of patient safety,
dignity and infection prevention
Experience of working within a Quality Management System
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB (Person Specification)
Essential
BTEC / ONC in Electronic Engineering (Level 5) or Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques
Experience of providing front line customer service
Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment
Electronic engineering skills including the use of test & measuring equipment, handling and assembly of components and boards, fault finding and diagnosis, use of technical manuals and circuit diagrams
Mechanical engineering skills including use of test and measuring equipment, assembly and bonding of components, use of technical manuals and drawings
Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up documents and spreadsheets
Ability to use a computerised equipment management database system
Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills to manage own work area and work load
Good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with clinical staff on issues relating to maintenance of specific medical equipment and the operation of the equipment
Able to provide advice, instruction and training to small groups of staff on areas relating to areas of own responsibility of work
Ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working
Able to travel to various sites to meet the needs of the service
Willingness to develop own skills and abilities and to attend training courses
Desirable
Evidence of regular participation in formal and informal technical training
throughout career
Working towards Registered Clinical Technologist status
Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of clinical equipment
Experience of working in a clinical environment, taking account of patient safety,
dignity and infection prevention
Experience of working within a Quality Management System
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oBTEC / ONC in Electronic Engineering (Level 5) or Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Be able to put patients in the forefront
- oAbility to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up documents and spreadsheets
- oGood organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage own work area and work load
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with clinical staff on issues relating to maintenance of specific medical equipment and the operation of the equipment
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a Quality Management System
Essential
Essential
- . Maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of medical equipment, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and life support devices.
Desirable
- Reporting to official bodies such as MHRA, NRLS as appropriate, regarding equipment or device issues and faults.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oBTEC / ONC in Electronic Engineering (Level 5) or Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Be able to put patients in the forefront
- oAbility to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up documents and spreadsheets
- oGood organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage own work area and work load
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with clinical staff on issues relating to maintenance of specific medical equipment and the operation of the equipment
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a Quality Management System
Essential
Essential
- . Maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of medical equipment, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and life support devices.
Desirable
- Reporting to official bodies such as MHRA, NRLS as appropriate, regarding equipment or device issues and faults.
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.
