Job summary
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 have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior EBME Biomedical Engineering Technician to join our EBME Department at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
You will play a key supporting role in the care and maintenance of a broad range of medical equipment throughout Bedford Hospital including across the community sites and sometimes Luton Hospital.
We are a busy department that provides a comprehensive service, carrying out the routine calibration, maintenance, repair and management of the Trust's medical equipment. The successful candidate will be required to work on various medical devices ranging from flow meters, suction units, weighing scales to Infusion pumps, Cardiac Monitors etc.
This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm).
You will be educated to ONC level in Medical Electronics/Engineering with knowledge and UK experience of working on medical equipment in an acute hospital. We will consider individuals who can demonstrate they have transferable skills and experience in general electrical/electronic engineering. The work requires being able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
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
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To assist the Clinical Engineering team to provide technical support in all aspects relating to the preventative maintenance, inspection, repair and calibration of a wide range of patient-critical medical equipment; in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies, statutory regulations and the MHRAs Managing Medical Devices April 2015 edition.
- Carryout planned preventative maintenance and performance checks to manufacturers specification including electrical safety testing.
- Effective fault finding and repairs of electrical and electronic medical equipment.
- Acceptance testing planned maintenance and corrective repairs of medical equipment in accordance with the MHRA and OEM documentation.
- Respond to emergency calls as a priority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To assist the Clinical Engineering team to provide technical support in all aspects relating to the preventative maintenance, inspection, repair and calibration of a wide range of patient-critical medical equipment; in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies, statutory regulations and the MHRAs Managing Medical Devices April 2015 edition.
- Carryout planned preventative maintenance and performance checks to manufacturers specification including electrical safety testing.
- Effective fault finding and repairs of electrical and electronic medical equipment.
- Acceptance testing planned maintenance and corrective repairs of medical equipment in accordance with the MHRA and OEM documentation.
- Respond to emergency calls as a priority.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate engineering field
- Evidence of continuing professional development e.g. attendance at training courses (manufacturers and specialist)
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
Experience
Essential
- Electrical / Electronic experience
- Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of electrical equipment.
Desirable
- Planned and corrective maintenance experience on: Infusion Pumps, Cardiac Monitors etc
- Experience within an EBME department or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of electronic and electromechanical principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, technical and quality national standards, national and professional guidance
- Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of medical devices
Personal Skills
Essential
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach
- Create and maintain effective professional relationships
- Good communicator both orally and written
- Ability to act and ensure delivery
- Physically fit to undertake tasks involving frequently lifting and moving medical equipment
- Prepared to work in clinical areas where there are critically unwell patients connected to, and dependant on, medical devices
- Ability to work without supervision using own initiative on low/medium and High risk medical equipment
Desirable
- Prepared to work some unsocial hours.
Other
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload
- Able to use standard office and bespoke software applications
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical measurements and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate engineering field
- Evidence of continuing professional development e.g. attendance at training courses (manufacturers and specialist)
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
Experience
Essential
- Electrical / Electronic experience
- Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of electrical equipment.
Desirable
- Planned and corrective maintenance experience on: Infusion Pumps, Cardiac Monitors etc
- Experience within an EBME department or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of electronic and electromechanical principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, technical and quality national standards, national and professional guidance
- Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of medical devices
Personal Skills
Essential
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach
- Create and maintain effective professional relationships
- Good communicator both orally and written
- Ability to act and ensure delivery
- Physically fit to undertake tasks involving frequently lifting and moving medical equipment
- Prepared to work in clinical areas where there are critically unwell patients connected to, and dependant on, medical devices
- Ability to work without supervision using own initiative on low/medium and High risk medical equipment
Desirable
- Prepared to work some unsocial hours.
Other
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload
- Able to use standard office and bespoke software applications
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical measurements and procedures
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).
