Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Medical Equipment Maintenance Assistant
(BAND 3)
The Clinical Engineering department are looking for a dynamic Medical Equipment Maintenance Assistant to join our small but dedicated Gas team tasked with the service and repair of over 8500 electro-mechanical devices used throughout the Leicester NHS Trust as well as some of the county based hospitals around Leicestershire.
The role mainly centres around the service and repair of gas based devices such as oxygen flowmeters, suction controllers and cylinder regulators and expands in to other such devices like gas blenders. As such experience in Mechanical systems or Pneumatics would be a distinct advantage as well as prior experience of working in a technical services department. However, training will be provided to the right individual if the correct aptitude is shown.
You will have a safety conscious approach to your work and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. An ability to cope under pressure, be adaptable and multi-task is required. Experience of using an equipment database and associated IT skills will be a distinct advantage.
This is a demanding position and you will play a major part in achieving service objectives in a busy and technically challenging environment governed by an ISO9001 quality system.
We will be unable to accommodate remote interviews for this position - all interview will be face to Face.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the postholder is to undertake servicing and repairing of gas based medical equipment within the trust. The post is one that rotates between each of the sites within UHL.
The postholder is required to work to extremely high standards of workmanship, safety, and accountability within a quality management system (QMS).
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake servicing and routine maintenance on medical equipment, to planned schedules / workload and prioritised tasks, upholding working standards, policies, procedures, and objectives in order to maintain professional standards and service delivery.
- Communicate with clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and, under advice from senior staff, respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request.
- Check that equipment performs to manufacturer's specification.
- Carry out safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment to an approved protocol.
- Undertake first line repairs of medical equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Use computer skills to maintain relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular ensure the equipment management computer database (E-Quip) is operated in an accurate, methodical manner with work being logged as it progresses until completion.
- Extract information from the equipment management database in response to requests by clinical staff or Department management.
- Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information on spares availability
- Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, requesting where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
- Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholders care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
- Inform management and other Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Postholder's care.
- Respond to Safety Action Bulletins (SABS) from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and from equipment manufacturers as directed by the Head of Section.
- Participate in regular section meetings.
- Be familiar with and follow the Trust's incident report procedure.
We will be unable to accommodate remote interviews for this position - all interview will be face to face
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake servicing and routine maintenance on medical equipment, to planned schedules / workload and prioritised tasks, upholding working standards, policies, procedures, and objectives in order to maintain professional standards and service delivery.
- Communicate with clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and, under advice from senior staff, respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request.
- Check that equipment performs to manufacturer's specification.
- Carry out safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment to an approved protocol.
- Undertake first line repairs of medical equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Use computer skills to maintain relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular ensure the equipment management computer database (E-Quip) is operated in an accurate, methodical manner with work being logged as it progresses until completion.
- Extract information from the equipment management database in response to requests by clinical staff or Department management.
- Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information on spares availability
- Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, requesting where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
- Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholders care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
- Inform management and other Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Postholder's care.
- Respond to Safety Action Bulletins (SABS) from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and from equipment manufacturers as directed by the Head of Section.
- Participate in regular section meetings.
- Be familiar with and follow the Trust's incident report procedure.
We will be unable to accommodate remote interviews for this position - all interview will be face to face
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 2 plus proven experience; or equivalent to relevant NVQ level 3
Desirable
- BTEC/ONC in mechanical Engineering or a scientific subject. Training in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices
Experience
Essential
- Experiencing of servicing or repairing electrical, electronic or pneumatic systems
- Information Technology experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff at all levels
- Ability to provide information and advice to members of the public and staff in a polite and courteous manner
Desirable
- Able to communicate information across professional boundaries
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Work with members of the clinical engineering team to develop effective maintenance plans
- Problem solving skills.
- Manage time accordingly to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisations skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 2 plus proven experience; or equivalent to relevant NVQ level 3
Desirable
- BTEC/ONC in mechanical Engineering or a scientific subject. Training in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices
Experience
Essential
- Experiencing of servicing or repairing electrical, electronic or pneumatic systems
- Information Technology experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff at all levels
- Ability to provide information and advice to members of the public and staff in a polite and courteous manner
Desirable
- Able to communicate information across professional boundaries
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Work with members of the clinical engineering team to develop effective maintenance plans
- Problem solving skills.
- Manage time accordingly to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisations skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload
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).
