Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Engineer to join the Medical Electronics team.The services provided by the multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, medical technical officers, healthcare assistants and clerical staff include:A medical equipment libraryTraining to medical equipment users throughout the trustWorkshop services offering an equipment preventative maintenance program, equipment triage and repairAn equipment management service offering administration of service contracts, advice on risk assessments, legislative compliance, equipmentselection
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Engineer is responsible for:Carrying out planned maintenance, acceptance testing of new equipment, service and repair on medical equipment and devices including for general and specialist area.Commissioning new equipment via the procurement pathway - including running small tender exercises,Training nursing and other staff in use of medical equipment and devices, keeps training recordsOrganising and updating service, operation and instruction manuals for equipmentLeading junior technicians in routine tasks.The post holder will contribute to achieving the following trust aims:Staff shall be assured that equipment will be available to meet clinical needEquipment will be properly maintained and managedNo member of staff shall be obliged to assess, treat or monitor a patient with a medical device that s/he is not competent to useThe post holder will be at the Royal Free hospital. However they will be expected to attend any site to which the trust offers a service. They will also be expected to rotate to the equipment library and other sites where they may be based for an extended period.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BEng in electronics or degree in science or HNC with equivalent qualification with professional experience
- Professional electronics knowledge through equipment training
- Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practical electronic work
- Competent to plan and carry out servicing, including electrical safety testing, on a range of medical equipment
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/training staff in the use of equipment
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles of inventory management including record keeping and database maintenance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Genuine interest in promoting the safe management of medical equipment
- Ability to work autonomously within defined guidelines and policies
Others
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to complete work promptly and accurately
- Ability to share knowledge and ask for assistance as required
- Dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools, where high standard of accuracy is needed to prevent harm to self and others
Desirable
- Experience of working on maintenance of hospital beds
- Experience of working in a medical equipment library service
- Understanding of QMS systems
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BEng in electronics or degree in science or HNC with equivalent qualification with professional experience
- Professional electronics knowledge through equipment training
- Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practical electronic work
- Competent to plan and carry out servicing, including electrical safety testing, on a range of medical equipment
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/training staff in the use of equipment
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles of inventory management including record keeping and database maintenance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Genuine interest in promoting the safe management of medical equipment
- Ability to work autonomously within defined guidelines and policies
Others
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to complete work promptly and accurately
- Ability to share knowledge and ask for assistance as required
- Dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools, where high standard of accuracy is needed to prevent harm to self and others
Desirable
- Experience of working on maintenance of hospital beds
- Experience of working in a medical equipment library service
- Understanding of QMS 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.
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).
