Job summary
South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Medical Engineering Technician to work in the Trust's Medical Engineering Department at The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton.
The post holder will have a track record within Medical Engineering and be able to work in a friendly, efficient manner, have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
The post holder will have the ability to multitask, prioritise work load and use initiative when required. They will have a record of equipment manufacturer's training and will be able to apply their knowledge effectively as required by the role.
The responsibilities will involve the routine maintenance, calibration and breakdown repair of medical equipment including dialysis equipment, anaesthetics, infusion devices, patient monitoring and life support equipment used within a critical care hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate advanced technical skills and competence for analysing and diagnosing faults on highly complex specialist and non-specialist medical equipment, always working to current legislation, as well as Trust and Departmental policies.
Commission new or loan medical equipment and carry out acceptance testing to ensure that equipment meets current legislative standards. Carry out scheduled maintenance. Monitor and assess, as requested, new and loan medical equipment for trial and evaluation purposes prior to purchase and /or clinical use. Supervise external company engineers, contractors and representatives while on site.
Take personal responsibility for the safety, accuracy, integrity and functionality of all medical equipment to the point of handover to the clinical user. The Value of this equipment is often more than £50,000. Inform Section Leader and Head of Medical Engineering of essential equipment replacement.
Carry out technical investigations into defect, failure or reported clinical incidents or safety alerts generated by the M.H.R.A. or manufacturer involving medical devices. This may include interrogation of internal software and error logs. Then to liaise with organisations both internally and externally and report any findings, in accordance with trust and departmental policies, verbally, in writing and electronically to the relevant departments and organisation.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC, HND or Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or related subject
Desirable
- Specialist manufacturers certified technical training courses for medical devices
- Recognised ICT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Specialist Medical Engineering related discipline or relevant equivalent
- Diagnose and repair faults to a component level on a wide range of highly complex medical equipment
- Competency certification in model specific manufacturer technical training followed by experience in maintaining this equipment
Desirable
- Broad experience in the maintenance of medical equipment gained through formal qualifications, plus in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and NHS biomedical maintenance practice
Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive, specialist knowledge of highly complex device technology and both analogue and digital electronic techniques
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and gas system technology
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, Health and Safety electricity at work act, professional and other guidelines. Health and Safety experience
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems
Skills
Essential
- Comunication skills to communicate highly complex technical information to all relevant parties
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competent in the use of internet and E-mail.
- Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, trust policies and procedures
- A full understanding of calibration of diagnostic test equipment
- Excellent analytical skills combined with a comprehensive knowledge of general engineering device technology
- Self motivated, being able to work unsupervised, organise and prioritise own workload and those of subordinate staff
- Physical ability and dexterity required. Requires manoeuvring heavy equipment often more than 120 kg
- Must hold a current, full driving license
Desirable
- Health and Safety experience. NVQ assessor
- Lives within a reasonable travelling time of the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC, HND or Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or related subject
Desirable
- Specialist manufacturers certified technical training courses for medical devices
- Recognised ICT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Specialist Medical Engineering related discipline or relevant equivalent
- Diagnose and repair faults to a component level on a wide range of highly complex medical equipment
- Competency certification in model specific manufacturer technical training followed by experience in maintaining this equipment
Desirable
- Broad experience in the maintenance of medical equipment gained through formal qualifications, plus in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and NHS biomedical maintenance practice
Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive, specialist knowledge of highly complex device technology and both analogue and digital electronic techniques
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and gas system technology
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, Health and Safety electricity at work act, professional and other guidelines. Health and Safety experience
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems
Skills
Essential
- Comunication skills to communicate highly complex technical information to all relevant parties
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competent in the use of internet and E-mail.
- Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, trust policies and procedures
- A full understanding of calibration of diagnostic test equipment
- Excellent analytical skills combined with a comprehensive knowledge of general engineering device technology
- Self motivated, being able to work unsupervised, organise and prioritise own workload and those of subordinate staff
- Physical ability and dexterity required. Requires manoeuvring heavy equipment often more than 120 kg
- Must hold a current, full driving license
Desirable
- Health and Safety experience. NVQ assessor
- Lives within a reasonable travelling time of the department
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).
