Job summary
This post is primarily concerned with providing repair, calibration and maintenance to a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for use in patient care in East Sussex Healthcare Trust and its customers, to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime. The post holder also supports the provision of services to external NHS and Private Healthcare Partners, Clients and Patients. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, acceptance on new equipment, service, repair, calibration, on medical equipment and devices.
The post holder is required to work to high levels of safety and accountability.
The post holder will liaise with clinical and technical staff to identify faults and repair equipment, including working in clinical areas. Working with manufacturers, as appropriate.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description, for any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description, for any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education including Maths and English
- Professional Electronics Knowledge to diploma equivalent level, acquired through BTEC, HNC plus short courses or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- BEng or HND in Electronics with some Clinical Technology experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant level of extensive practical experience in applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques or equivalent of independent practice including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement on a wide range of equipment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the health sector.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Manual dexterity in the use and manipulation of fine tools for accurate equipment adjustment/assembly
- Ability to frequently lift medium weights and occasionally heavy weights for short periods (up to 10kgs per weight)
- Ability to work under pressure and frequently concentrate for long periods with occasional interruptions for emergency repairs
- Able to work in awkward positions
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical e.g., when visiting wards, ICU and Theatres fault finding on patient connected equipment)
Desirable
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering and practices
- Knowledge of medical device operation and management. Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
- Ability to use specialist diagnostic tools in the repair and maintenance of electronic medical equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education including Maths and English
- Professional Electronics Knowledge to diploma equivalent level, acquired through BTEC, HNC plus short courses or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- BEng or HND in Electronics with some Clinical Technology experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant level of extensive practical experience in applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques or equivalent of independent practice including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement on a wide range of equipment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the health sector.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Manual dexterity in the use and manipulation of fine tools for accurate equipment adjustment/assembly
- Ability to frequently lift medium weights and occasionally heavy weights for short periods (up to 10kgs per weight)
- Ability to work under pressure and frequently concentrate for long periods with occasional interruptions for emergency repairs
- Able to work in awkward positions
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical e.g., when visiting wards, ICU and Theatres fault finding on patient connected equipment)
Desirable
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering and practices
- Knowledge of medical device operation and management. Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
- Ability to use specialist diagnostic tools in the repair and maintenance of electronic medical equipment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Clinical Engineering (EME), Eastbourne DGH, Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
