Job summary
Due to department restructure a
new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mid Yorkshire Teaching
Trust to work as a Senior Field Service Engineer.
We are looking for an
experienced engineer who will travel and spend occasional periods of time away
from home delivering a high-quality maintenance service to local community
partnerships, national healthcare organisations and prisons.
The Senior Field Service
Engineer will be required to work closely and effectively with our external
contracts manager and help maintain strong working relationships with our
external clients.
The successful candidate will be
the face of Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust Field Engineer team. We are looking
for someone who will take ownership of this role and be a positive
representation who our clients can rely on.
A major part of the role is
undertaking equipment PAT testing and medical equipment safety testing as well
as providing a wide range of technical and maintenance services. One aspect of
the role is physically demanding as this involves lifting weights to calibrate
weighing scales.
Are you looking for a role where
not every day is the same with the opportunity to work in a variety of
different locations each week? If so, then this role is for you!
Main duties of the job
The Medical
Physics department provide a wide range of technical services and management of
medical equipment throughout the Trust. Medical Physics also provide
maintenance services for several community partnerships and private clinics
both locally and on a more national level.
The purpose
of the post holder is to provide technical services out in the field
maintaining medical equipment for our community clients. The post holder will
be expected to travel to client sites and provide these services working
closely and effectively with other technical and clinical staff ensuring a high
quality service is provided.
A full list of the responsibilities the post holder is required to undertake is recorded in the Job Description.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
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 the best place to receive care.
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 lead the technical team and assist with planning and allocating work to ensure agreed performance targets are met.
- Working in a small team, jointly responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of medical equipment on both Trust premises and external healthcare providers premises.
- 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.
- Attend breakdown calls and undertake routine preventative maintenance/calibration work as directed to meet clinical needs.
- Regularly carry out acceptance testing of new medical equipment.
- As part of the Departments commitment to meeting the needs and requirements of our service users you will be required to undertake travel to client sites in order to maintain equipment as part of service level agreements.
- Undertake fault finding and apply suitable fault-finding techniques to diagnose problems. In the event of complex faults outside the remit of the post holder, seek assistance in order to rectify faults.
- To update and maintain accurately the medical equipment database.
- To comply with the requirements of ISO:9001 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.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade as indicated by the services managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To lead the technical team and assist with planning and allocating work to ensure agreed performance targets are met.
- Working in a small team, jointly responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of medical equipment on both Trust premises and external healthcare providers premises.
- 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.
- Attend breakdown calls and undertake routine preventative maintenance/calibration work as directed to meet clinical needs.
- Regularly carry out acceptance testing of new medical equipment.
- As part of the Departments commitment to meeting the needs and requirements of our service users you will be required to undertake travel to client sites in order to maintain equipment as part of service level agreements.
- Undertake fault finding and apply suitable fault-finding techniques to diagnose problems. In the event of complex faults outside the remit of the post holder, seek assistance in order to rectify faults.
- To update and maintain accurately the medical equipment database.
- To comply with the requirements of ISO:9001 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.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade as indicated by the services managers.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Able to work without supervision and provide low level supervision to junior members of staff.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
- Knowledge and experience using complex electronic test equipment.
- 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)
- Must understand the nature 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
- Working knowledge of maintenance of a wide range of electro-mechanical equipment.
- Good knowledge of workshop practices and safety.
Desirable
- Experience of maintaining medical equipment.
- Previous experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
- Field based maintenance experience.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Ability to drive vehicle up to 3.5 tonne (C1 license)
- Meet the terms and conditions of insurance cover requirements.
- Ability to satisfy occupational health screening due to physically demanding nature of the role.
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff inside and outside the service.
- Computer literate and able to use mouse and keyboard.
- Able to use Microsoft Windows based applications
- Able to communicate with other professional staff.
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience using a medical equipment management database and understanding of the importance of keeping accurate records.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work and to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC/Level 4 science or engineering based subject
- Or equivalent relevant competencies and working experience.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Up to date Safety Testing Certificate.
- Up to date PAT testing certificate.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Able to work without supervision and provide low level supervision to junior members of staff.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
- Knowledge and experience using complex electronic test equipment.
- 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)
- Must understand the nature 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
- Working knowledge of maintenance of a wide range of electro-mechanical equipment.
- Good knowledge of workshop practices and safety.
Desirable
- Experience of maintaining medical equipment.
- Previous experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
- Field based maintenance experience.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Ability to drive vehicle up to 3.5 tonne (C1 license)
- Meet the terms and conditions of insurance cover requirements.
- Ability to satisfy occupational health screening due to physically demanding nature of the role.
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff inside and outside the service.
- Computer literate and able to use mouse and keyboard.
- Able to use Microsoft Windows based applications
- Able to communicate with other professional staff.
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience using a medical equipment management database and understanding of the importance of keeping accurate records.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work and to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC/Level 4 science or engineering based subject
- Or equivalent relevant competencies and working experience.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Up to date Safety Testing Certificate.
- Up to date PAT testing certificate.
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).
