Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced piped medical gas maintenance engineer to join the MEMO Clinical Engineering team at UHBW, to supervise the group's maintenance functions.
As a piped medical gas maintenance supervisor, you will work in the Mechanical Services team within MEMO Clinical Engineering, to effectively deliver the maintenance of piped medical gas services, both within the Trust and to our external customers.
We require an enthusiastic engineer with good knowledge and experience of medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS), with a speciality towards the HTM 02-01 operational management and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will have the strong ability to supervise the team and individuals, the required day-to-day maintenance functions, and also long-term planning of pre-planned maintenance to adhere to contractual requirements. Good knowledge of the HTM 02-01 is essential.
The role will be busy and varied, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a range of activities as part of our mechanical services team. Support will be given to develop expertise through training, ongoing support and development.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the departments on-call rota, providing 24/7 support to our customers.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the medical gas pipeline systems 'out of hours' on-call rota to provide an emergency support service to our customers (in the Bristol and surrounding region).
- Carry out and supervise the maintenance, service and repair, commissioning, and testing of medical gas pipeline systems.
- Deputise for the departments team leader when/where required.
- Control allocated daily work schedule within the team using our asset management system, Medusa.
- Efficient use of Microsoft office applications to effectively supervise the range of maintenance tasks.
- Advise on advanced fault finding & repair issues for a range of complex piped medical gas equipment and patient-critical mechanical equipment.
- Appointment to MGPS Authorised Person status (high hazard) for all contracted sites.
- To be proactive and self-sufficient in the role, and to develop the effectiveness of the team's maintenance functions.
- Organise team workload and prioritise routine and breakdown work based on level of risk, demands and needs of the clinical areas.
- Complete task related risk assessments and method statements.
- Contribution towards annual AE site audits, to provide supporting information such as maintenance records and action plans.
- Regularly update specialist engineering and supervisory knowledge acquired through attendance of in-house or external training courses.
- Drive to other premises outside UHBW to carry out work - A full UK driving license is essential.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Additional highly specialist knowledge of electro/mechanical medical equipment and MGPS. This includes knowledge acquired through servicing advanced patient - critical equipment and installation/commissioning/maintenance of MGPS (across a number of specialist areas) found in a modern healthcare environment and/or a postgraduate diploma or through a programme of attending a large number of manufacturers' / college study days and courses in the appropriate equipment.
- Completed a formal apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical engineering or received equivalent approved training to the level that is appropriate for the required postgraduate qualifications
Desirable
- HNC/HND/Degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a number of areas. Up to date detailed knowledge on medical engineering in the UK market
- Incorporated level Engineer or equivalent
- Voluntary registration as a Clinical Technologist
- Supervisory management qualification and/or knowledge of HR procedures e.g. sickness monitoring, appraisals and recruitment & selection
- IOSH or NEBOSH certificate in health and safety management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience designing, installing and commissioning medical gas pipeline systems and mechanical design and manufacturing, with a sound working knowledge of installation and repair of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and equipment
- Detailed knowledge of computer systems - Service Management information, Microsoft Office & test software applications. Experience of servicing/fault finding of complex software controlled equipment. Able to use Microsoft Office, to set up documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- Daily use of service database, call-logging, MIS data entry
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, procedures and practices e.g. DoH/MHRA, ISO 9000/13485, Health and Safety, RIDDOR, COSHH, IPEM, Infection Control
- Recent experience as a competent person (MGPS) designing, installing and maintaining piped medical gas systems
- Authorised person (MGPS) with a proven record in organising and executing extensive site wide medical gas system shutdowns and commissioning new hospital buidings
- Able and experienced in training professional, technical and end users in the function and operation of patient-critical systems and equipment
- Experienced in training junior staff regarding workshop practices, in keeping with relevant quality, professional and health & safety standards
Desirable
- Experience of running/supervising a mechanical production workshop and/or installation/maintenance teams
- Knowledge of E&D methods, clinical trials/testing and protocols
- Significant competencies in the design, manufacture and repair of mechanical/electro devices and equipment, with additional experience servicing patient critical equipment and systems found in a modern healthcare environment
- Comprehensive experience in managing human, technical and financial resources
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to generate electronic drawings using CAD, understand/implement pipe sizing for system design and experience in commissioning hospital MGPS. Design/installation of MGPS alarm systems, experience carrying out PPM's on all areas of the MGPS and extensive knowledge of HTM 02-01 and C11.
- Logically diagnose highly complex component and system faults, compare options for solutions
- Able to plan & prioritise own work and work of assigned staff to meet key performance indicators. Plan work activity for other staff for the coming year. Plan complex installation and refurbishment projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both in teams and with staff/customers. Able to interpret and communicate detailed highly specialised technical information to all staff members at levels up to consultant or senior manager. Persuades and negotiates for access to equipment. Tact and persuasive skills are required, overcome barriers to understanding of technical details
- Full driving licence. Physical accuracy and good hand/eye coordinator for small parts working. Use of fine tools for equipment calibration/assembly/adjustment/maintaining delicate equipment. Attention to detail
- Able to manoeuvre medium/heavy weights in varying locations. Work in awkward positions, confined spaces, at height or depth
- Able to deal directly with distressed patients and clinical situations with patient connected equipment. Pressure from clinical staff to execute repairs quickly
- Ability to deal with constantly changing work load situations, and frequent interruptions for emergency repairs. Able to show prolonged concentration, tenacity and drive in achieving goals. Working to extremely tight deadlines.
- Willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes if needed
- Willingness to occasionally work out of normal hours and participate in on-call arrangements
- Good time management skills
- High levels of personal credibility and self awareness
Desirable
- Patient-critical equipment maintenance - understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment or system failure/shutdown
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Additional highly specialist knowledge of electro/mechanical medical equipment and MGPS. This includes knowledge acquired through servicing advanced patient - critical equipment and installation/commissioning/maintenance of MGPS (across a number of specialist areas) found in a modern healthcare environment and/or a postgraduate diploma or through a programme of attending a large number of manufacturers' / college study days and courses in the appropriate equipment.
- Completed a formal apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical engineering or received equivalent approved training to the level that is appropriate for the required postgraduate qualifications
Desirable
- HNC/HND/Degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a number of areas. Up to date detailed knowledge on medical engineering in the UK market
- Incorporated level Engineer or equivalent
- Voluntary registration as a Clinical Technologist
- Supervisory management qualification and/or knowledge of HR procedures e.g. sickness monitoring, appraisals and recruitment & selection
- IOSH or NEBOSH certificate in health and safety management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience designing, installing and commissioning medical gas pipeline systems and mechanical design and manufacturing, with a sound working knowledge of installation and repair of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and equipment
- Detailed knowledge of computer systems - Service Management information, Microsoft Office & test software applications. Experience of servicing/fault finding of complex software controlled equipment. Able to use Microsoft Office, to set up documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- Daily use of service database, call-logging, MIS data entry
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, procedures and practices e.g. DoH/MHRA, ISO 9000/13485, Health and Safety, RIDDOR, COSHH, IPEM, Infection Control
- Recent experience as a competent person (MGPS) designing, installing and maintaining piped medical gas systems
- Authorised person (MGPS) with a proven record in organising and executing extensive site wide medical gas system shutdowns and commissioning new hospital buidings
- Able and experienced in training professional, technical and end users in the function and operation of patient-critical systems and equipment
- Experienced in training junior staff regarding workshop practices, in keeping with relevant quality, professional and health & safety standards
Desirable
- Experience of running/supervising a mechanical production workshop and/or installation/maintenance teams
- Knowledge of E&D methods, clinical trials/testing and protocols
- Significant competencies in the design, manufacture and repair of mechanical/electro devices and equipment, with additional experience servicing patient critical equipment and systems found in a modern healthcare environment
- Comprehensive experience in managing human, technical and financial resources
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to generate electronic drawings using CAD, understand/implement pipe sizing for system design and experience in commissioning hospital MGPS. Design/installation of MGPS alarm systems, experience carrying out PPM's on all areas of the MGPS and extensive knowledge of HTM 02-01 and C11.
- Logically diagnose highly complex component and system faults, compare options for solutions
- Able to plan & prioritise own work and work of assigned staff to meet key performance indicators. Plan work activity for other staff for the coming year. Plan complex installation and refurbishment projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both in teams and with staff/customers. Able to interpret and communicate detailed highly specialised technical information to all staff members at levels up to consultant or senior manager. Persuades and negotiates for access to equipment. Tact and persuasive skills are required, overcome barriers to understanding of technical details
- Full driving licence. Physical accuracy and good hand/eye coordinator for small parts working. Use of fine tools for equipment calibration/assembly/adjustment/maintaining delicate equipment. Attention to detail
- Able to manoeuvre medium/heavy weights in varying locations. Work in awkward positions, confined spaces, at height or depth
- Able to deal directly with distressed patients and clinical situations with patient connected equipment. Pressure from clinical staff to execute repairs quickly
- Ability to deal with constantly changing work load situations, and frequent interruptions for emergency repairs. Able to show prolonged concentration, tenacity and drive in achieving goals. Working to extremely tight deadlines.
- Willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes if needed
- Willingness to occasionally work out of normal hours and participate in on-call arrangements
- Good time management skills
- High levels of personal credibility and self awareness
Desirable
- Patient-critical equipment maintenance - understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment or system failure/shutdown
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).
