Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Medical Physics Department for an Apprentice Clinical Engineer at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
To be eligible for a funded apprenticeship, you must be over the age of 16, a resident in the UK for the last 3 years and you must not hold a level 3 qualification (or above) or an NVQ Level 2 qualification in the same pathway or subject, e.g., BTEC or GCSE.
The duration of this apprenticeship programme will be 2 years and you will achieve a BTEC Healthcare Science Level 4 in Medical Engineering. Completion will enable the individual to join the Academy for Health Care Scientists accredited Associate Register at Level 4.
This is a full time position, 37.5 hours per week, working on Monday to Friday from 08.30am to 16.30pm, shift may change when it is required.
** Please note that the pay scale will be as follows. Pay is determined as a percentage of the pay for qualified staff. You will be remunerated in accordance with Annex 21 Agenda for Change.**
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a team within the Trust in the servicing of a wide variety of medical equipment ensuring all medical equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime.
The post holder will as a trainee develop the skills to carry out routine and scheduled servicing, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment.
Responsible for maintaining an accurate medical equipment database by recording own work and ensuring equipment service history is kept up to date.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To work as part of a team responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of medical equipment.
- Attend mandatory block weeks for the Medical Engineering Apprenticeship programme at Avensys, Dudley.
- Make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home during the duration of the apprenticeship course.
- To carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / mentor in the areas as appropriate within the abilities of the post and the range of services provided.
- Develop skills to undertake fault finding, apply suitable fault finding techniques to diagnose problems and seek assistance from peers in order to rectify faults.
- Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
- The post holder will be required to work independently at times and be responsible for their own record keeping required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post.
- To become familiar with the departments relevant statutory requirements, the clinical governance, risk management and quality audit policies and procedures of the Trust and the system(s) of accreditation in use.
- As part of the Departments commitment to meeting the needs and requirements of our service users you will be required to work across the sites.
- Communicate with all levels in the Medical Physics department and other wards and departments both verbally and in writing.
- To update and maintain accurately the medical equipment database.
- To comply with the requirements of ISO:9001:2000 and ensure the Q-Pulse quality management system and all procedures and protocols are adhered to.
- Liaise with external companies to obtain information where required to effectively maintain equipment. To identify areas and particular projects where there is the potential for improvement of quality to the benefit of the service provided by Medical Physics.
- To provide cover, when requested by the Head of Medical Devices or the Service Manager in other areas of Medical Physics services commensurate with the grade, qualifications, experience and training.
- To participate in the in-house and external training courses as identified by the post holder or team leader. The decision on which courses to attend will be taken on the basis of service needs.
- Liaise with companies during trials and implementation of new equipment obtaining appropriate documentation to ensure patient safety is always maintained.
- To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations, subject to appropriate licence holding.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade as indicated by the Services Managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To work as part of a team responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of medical equipment.
- Attend mandatory block weeks for the Medical Engineering Apprenticeship programme at Avensys, Dudley.
- Make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home during the duration of the apprenticeship course.
- To carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / mentor in the areas as appropriate within the abilities of the post and the range of services provided.
- Develop skills to undertake fault finding, apply suitable fault finding techniques to diagnose problems and seek assistance from peers in order to rectify faults.
- Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
- The post holder will be required to work independently at times and be responsible for their own record keeping required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post.
- To become familiar with the departments relevant statutory requirements, the clinical governance, risk management and quality audit policies and procedures of the Trust and the system(s) of accreditation in use.
- As part of the Departments commitment to meeting the needs and requirements of our service users you will be required to work across the sites.
- Communicate with all levels in the Medical Physics department and other wards and departments both verbally and in writing.
- To update and maintain accurately the medical equipment database.
- To comply with the requirements of ISO:9001:2000 and ensure the Q-Pulse quality management system and all procedures and protocols are adhered to.
- Liaise with external companies to obtain information where required to effectively maintain equipment. To identify areas and particular projects where there is the potential for improvement of quality to the benefit of the service provided by Medical Physics.
- To provide cover, when requested by the Head of Medical Devices or the Service Manager in other areas of Medical Physics services commensurate with the grade, qualifications, experience and training.
- To participate in the in-house and external training courses as identified by the post holder or team leader. The decision on which courses to attend will be taken on the basis of service needs.
- Liaise with companies during trials and implementation of new equipment obtaining appropriate documentation to ensure patient safety is always maintained.
- To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations, subject to appropriate licence holding.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade as indicated by the Services Managers.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of accountability, use of relevant SOPs, policies and importance of maintaining documentation.
- A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in a healthcare environment.
- Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with:
- -Electricity.
- -Medium currents.
- -Workshop hazards.
- -Fumes and Solvents.
- -Tools and elevated temperatures.
- -Cleaning agents and other hazardous materials (COSHH).
- An awareness and understanding of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (eg. ISO606001, ISO9001:2000, CQC & NHSLA standards, MHRA guidance, H&S, COSHH)
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of workshop practices and safety.
Desirable
- Experience of maintaining medical equipment.
- Previous experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs 4 to 9 or A to C to include Maths, English, dual or 3 sciences.
Desirable
- A level Maths & Physics A to C Chemistry or Biology plus another science or equivalent qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
- Able to use Microsoft Windows based Apps.
- Able to communicate with other professional staff at all levels.
- Able to work as part of a team and without supervision.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
Desirable
- Experience using a medical equipment management database and understanding of the importance of keeping accurate records.
Other
Essential
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Friendly and approachable.
- Able to travel to meet needs of the job.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for work and to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of accountability, use of relevant SOPs, policies and importance of maintaining documentation.
- A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in a healthcare environment.
- Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with:
- -Electricity.
- -Medium currents.
- -Workshop hazards.
- -Fumes and Solvents.
- -Tools and elevated temperatures.
- -Cleaning agents and other hazardous materials (COSHH).
- An awareness and understanding of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (eg. ISO606001, ISO9001:2000, CQC & NHSLA standards, MHRA guidance, H&S, COSHH)
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of workshop practices and safety.
Desirable
- Experience of maintaining medical equipment.
- Previous experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs 4 to 9 or A to C to include Maths, English, dual or 3 sciences.
Desirable
- A level Maths & Physics A to C Chemistry or Biology plus another science or equivalent qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
- Able to use Microsoft Windows based Apps.
- Able to communicate with other professional staff at all levels.
- Able to work as part of a team and without supervision.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
Desirable
- Experience using a medical equipment management database and understanding of the importance of keeping accurate records.
Other
Essential
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Friendly and approachable.
- Able to travel to meet needs of the job.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for work and to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
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).
