Job summary
"Please note that this advert is for an individual residing currently in the UK and have right to work"
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and flexible individual to be part of a professional team maintaining and repairing medical devices within Bedford Hospital, and any other associated Trust establishments across the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including outreach clinics and establishments used in the course of Trust business.
The successful candidate must possess an electronic background with medical device technology certification or equivalent training and experience. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative, have good interpersonal skills and a developed ability to communicate well.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our Clinical Engineering team to carry out maintenance/repair on a wide range of diagnostic medical devices across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
You will be expected to have a BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or possess the required level of experience in maintaining and repairing microprocessor-based electronic equipment. Evidence of good practical skills, sound knowledge and an understanding of maintenance is a prerequisite of the post and you will be expected to demonstrate this at the interview.
Applicants should have an adaptable, flexible approach to work and be able to demonstrate they can work very well within a team as well as be able to use their own initiative.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your careerKey responsibilities: To provide Clinical technical support through carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a range of medical equipment. To provide administrative support to the team including updating job and device records in the medical equipment management database, supporting procurement and the associated record-keeping and administering the calibration of test equipment. To adopt and promote a customer-focused culture, understanding customer requirements and ensuring that communication is timely and effectively Undertake servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies and manufacturers recommendations. Ensure own continual professional development is appropriately managed as per registration requirements (if applicable), demands of the role and the evolving technological environment Carry out servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust policies. There may be instances where fault diagnosis is carried out whilst the equipment is connected, or in close proximity to patients, often in stressful situations; therefore, a degree of sensitivity is required according to the environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your careerKey responsibilities: To provide Clinical technical support through carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a range of medical equipment. To provide administrative support to the team including updating job and device records in the medical equipment management database, supporting procurement and the associated record-keeping and administering the calibration of test equipment. To adopt and promote a customer-focused culture, understanding customer requirements and ensuring that communication is timely and effectively Undertake servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies and manufacturers recommendations. Ensure own continual professional development is appropriately managed as per registration requirements (if applicable), demands of the role and the evolving technological environment Carry out servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust policies. There may be instances where fault diagnosis is carried out whilst the equipment is connected, or in close proximity to patients, often in stressful situations; therefore, a degree of sensitivity is required according to the environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate engineering field
Desirable
- Medical Engineering degree or equivalent
- Professional membership of a relevant professional body e.g. status of Clinical Technologist under the Health Professionals Council (HPC) or a willingness to work towards this within 12 months of commencing the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Planned and corrective maintenance Experience
- Logical fault finding methodology
Desirable
- Good level of knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and hazards in a healthcare environment.
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
- Understanding of quality management systems: ISO 9001, BSI 70000 and ISO 13485
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience within an EBME department or equivalent.
- Planned and corrective maintenance experience on: Infusion Pumps, Cardiac Monitors
Desirable
- Planned and corrective maintenance experience on: Ventilators, Stack Systems, High risk Equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate engineering field
Desirable
- Medical Engineering degree or equivalent
- Professional membership of a relevant professional body e.g. status of Clinical Technologist under the Health Professionals Council (HPC) or a willingness to work towards this within 12 months of commencing the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Planned and corrective maintenance Experience
- Logical fault finding methodology
Desirable
- Good level of knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and hazards in a healthcare environment.
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
- Understanding of quality management systems: ISO 9001, BSI 70000 and ISO 13485
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience within an EBME department or equivalent.
- Planned and corrective maintenance experience on: Infusion Pumps, Cardiac Monitors
Desirable
- Planned and corrective maintenance experience on: Ventilators, Stack Systems, High risk 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).
