Job summary
EBME is a specialist team engaged in overseeing all aspects of medical equipment management, which spans from research, design and installation, through to maintenance and eventual disposal. Incorporated within EBME, is the Medical Equipment Library (MEL): whose primary focus is distributing medical devices where needed, in a timely manner.
Therefore, practical knowledge; relevant qualifications; technical expertise of working within such services; and familiarity with medical devices and multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation are fundamental to this position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a small specialist team engaged in inspecting, testing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of medical equipment. He/she will have the relevant qualifications, combined with practical experience and the ability to work on his/her own initiative with sophisticated medical devices in a patient sensitive environment.
The Engineer is also expected to service and maintain equipment that is categorised to be predominantly medium-high risk in terms of patient care technology. Fault diagnosis may be undertaken whilst equipment is connected to, or in close proximity to patients.
Additional duties include mentoring junior staff and upholding team-centred working relationships within the department and across the organisation.
About us
The Trust is progressing towards the design and implementation of a robust medical equipment strategy - the individual will assist the EBME Operations Manager and work alongside Team Leaders and Specialist Engineers towards the realisation and upkeep of this programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies and manufacturers recommendations.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault-finding, repair and calibration of medium-high risk medical equipment.
- Understand the clinical applications of medical devices and have the skills necessary to discuss these issues with medical staff.
- Work on devices that may have been exposed to contamination and bodily fluids and whilst exposed to mains and/or other potentially lethal voltages.
- Maintain accurate equipment records maintenance records, complying with timeframes, legibility and quality of information.
- Acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
- Use I.T. based systems and sophisticated test equipment to calibrate, diagnose faults and upgrade medical equipment.
- Promote teamwork, flexibility and versatility within the department.
2 COMMUNICATION - EBME and MEL team members including Associate Director of Technology Enabled Care, EBME Operations Manager, Team Leaders, Specialist Engineers, fellow engineers, administrators, support workers, apprentices, cadets and undergraduates
- Nursing, midwifery colleagues, practice educators and other clinical staff using EBME services
- Medical staff (at various levels) using EBME services
- Colleagues across the Clinical Engineering/Medical Physics fraternity
- Colleagues in the academic sector including further/higher education (FE/HE)
- Medical device representatives from all areas of the private sector including sales, product specialists, third-party engineers and account managers
- Members of the public, patients, patients representatives, trade persons, contractors and visitors to the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies and manufacturers recommendations.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault-finding, repair and calibration of medium-high risk medical equipment.
- Understand the clinical applications of medical devices and have the skills necessary to discuss these issues with medical staff.
- Work on devices that may have been exposed to contamination and bodily fluids and whilst exposed to mains and/or other potentially lethal voltages.
- Maintain accurate equipment records maintenance records, complying with timeframes, legibility and quality of information.
- Acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
- Use I.T. based systems and sophisticated test equipment to calibrate, diagnose faults and upgrade medical equipment.
- Promote teamwork, flexibility and versatility within the department.
2 COMMUNICATION - EBME and MEL team members including Associate Director of Technology Enabled Care, EBME Operations Manager, Team Leaders, Specialist Engineers, fellow engineers, administrators, support workers, apprentices, cadets and undergraduates
- Nursing, midwifery colleagues, practice educators and other clinical staff using EBME services
- Medical staff (at various levels) using EBME services
- Colleagues across the Clinical Engineering/Medical Physics fraternity
- Colleagues in the academic sector including further/higher education (FE/HE)
- Medical device representatives from all areas of the private sector including sales, product specialists, third-party engineers and account managers
- Members of the public, patients, patients representatives, trade persons, contractors and visitors to the organisation.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum Level-4/5 qualification in: Engineering or Physical Science; and/or Experiential equivalence underpinned by continuous professional development
- Generic, multi-disciplinary medical equipment training courses
Desirable
- At least one of the following qualifications: BSc/BEng. Electrical, Electronics, BSc/BEng. Clinical or Medical Engineering BSc Data Science or Computer Engineering equivalent IT degree
- Professional registration with one (or more) of the following institutions: Academy of Healthcare Sciences (AHCS); Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM); Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT); Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with medical equipment as an Engineer within the NHS and/or private sector
- Experience of working in EBME, or with medical devices; or as part of a Practitioner Training Programme (PTP).
- Understanding of the medical devices, maintenance industry and its operational rules and regulations
Desirable
- Understanding of quality management systems: ISO 9001, BSI 70000 and ISO 13485
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum Level-4/5 qualification in: Engineering or Physical Science; and/or Experiential equivalence underpinned by continuous professional development
- Generic, multi-disciplinary medical equipment training courses
Desirable
- At least one of the following qualifications: BSc/BEng. Electrical, Electronics, BSc/BEng. Clinical or Medical Engineering BSc Data Science or Computer Engineering equivalent IT degree
- Professional registration with one (or more) of the following institutions: Academy of Healthcare Sciences (AHCS); Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM); Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT); Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with medical equipment as an Engineer within the NHS and/or private sector
- Experience of working in EBME, or with medical devices; or as part of a Practitioner Training Programme (PTP).
- Understanding of the medical devices, maintenance industry and its operational rules and regulations
Desirable
- Understanding of quality management systems: ISO 9001, BSI 70000 and ISO 13485
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).
