Job summary
E.M.E. Services - Electronic Engineer
E.M.E. Services are responsible for the management of the maintenance and repair of medical equipment used by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, other NHS Trusts, and Private Healthcare providers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic technician to join our busy team looking after our wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
Clinical Engineering are responsible for the management, maintenance and repair of medical equipment used by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, other NHS Trusts and Private Healthcare providers.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Clinical Engineer to join our busy team looking after our wide range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment that includes: Cardiac Monitoring, Life Support, Infusion Therapy, Ultrasound System, Electro-Surgical Equipment, etc.
You will be supported to develop your knowledge and experience of medical devices through both in-house and OEM training and education courses.
Good communication skills are also essential for working with both customers and suppliers in this rewarding environment.
Ideally you will be a Clinical Engineer experienced in the repair of medical devices, but candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply because we may be able to provide training to support you to reach your potential - subject to a modified job description and pay band.
Clinical Engineering is part of the wider Medical Physics Department. Medical Physics is accredited to deliver training in Clinical Engineering leading to admission to the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) and is able to provide opportunities for collaborative working and professional development across a wide-range of healthcare science specialisms in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and will rotate between the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. They will also be required to travel to other healthcare providers in both the public and private sector.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at BasicLevel. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Please Note: Government funded apprentices must be aged 16 or above and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. You may possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above as long as it is in a subject significantly different to this qualification. You must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at BasicLevel. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Please Note: Government funded apprentices must be aged 16 or above and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. You may possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above as long as it is in a subject significantly different to this qualification. You must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ordinary National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- City and Guilds Telecommunication Technicians Technological Certificate.
- City and Guilds Electronic Technicians Technical Certificate.
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Registration as a Clinical Technologist
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in applying workshop technology to electronic & electro-mechanical equipment.
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
- General knowledge of electronic workshop practice and computer systems
Desirable
- Practical experience in electronic and medical engineering workshop practices and techniques for at least 1 years post-qualification
Skills
Essential
- Competent in the use Excel, Word, etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information, use Asset Management database.
- Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment/assembly.
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns.
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and theatres, fault finding on patient connected equipment).
- Ability to manage confrontational situations, involving the safe use of medical devices within the clinical environment.
- Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries (e.g. fault finding in an emergency call out, to minimise misunderstanding and obtain the required information).
- Able to train groups of other professional staff
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex equipment to other professional groups (e.g. train nurses in medical device use).
- Good negotiation skills
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
Desirable
- Experienced in the use of Asset Management Systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ordinary National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- City and Guilds Telecommunication Technicians Technological Certificate.
- City and Guilds Electronic Technicians Technical Certificate.
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Registration as a Clinical Technologist
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in applying workshop technology to electronic & electro-mechanical equipment.
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
- General knowledge of electronic workshop practice and computer systems
Desirable
- Practical experience in electronic and medical engineering workshop practices and techniques for at least 1 years post-qualification
Skills
Essential
- Competent in the use Excel, Word, etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information, use Asset Management database.
- Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment/assembly.
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns.
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and theatres, fault finding on patient connected equipment).
- Ability to manage confrontational situations, involving the safe use of medical devices within the clinical environment.
- Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries (e.g. fault finding in an emergency call out, to minimise misunderstanding and obtain the required information).
- Able to train groups of other professional staff
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex equipment to other professional groups (e.g. train nurses in medical device use).
- Good negotiation skills
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
Desirable
- Experienced in the use of Asset Management Systems
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.
