Job summary
The post holder is a senior post in MEMS (Singelton) but also expected to work across SBUH. They will have the requisite knowledge and skills to work independently with a range of high-risk medical devices, including 'complex' and 'non-complex' electrical medical equipment including; service checks, PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) checks, safety checks and calibration of such equipment (e.g. infusion devices, cardiac monitors, temperature measuring devices, OBS; observation devices) and also varied medical gas appliances (e.g. flowmeters, regulators and suction units).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the knowledge to differentiate between technical and clinical problems and have the autonomy to deal with issues within the remit of the post. The post holder will also help plan and organise the calibration of the departments test equipment used on complex and non - complex medical test equipment including gas test measurement appliances.
The post holder will be expected to carry out their duties within the workshop environment and in clinical environments i.e. Hospital wards, Theatres and Critical Care areas.
The post holder will also be expected to train end users in the use of medical devices, medical gas and suction equipment and some complex and non - complex electro-medical devices.
The post holder will be based at Singelton, where the major part of the duties will be delivered, but will be expected to work in other parts of the Health Board as required. e.g. Morriston and Neath Port Talbot MEMS departments as needed.
Supervising other staff, students and trainees is an integral to this senior role and experience in supervising, mentoring or carrying out formal assessments is an important requirement.
Membership of (or working towards) the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists/AHSC) is essential for this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a maintenance, repair and support service for a wide range of medical devices which will include highly complex, patient critical equipment, located in a wide range of clinical setting across the organisation.
Responsible for planning their own assigned work and, together with the section manager prioritise non-routine breakdown requests. Responsible for dealing with emergencies arising with equipment. Perform commissioning and acceptance tests on newly purchased and loan equipment.
The post holder will maintain and repair, a range of highly complex, patient critical medical equipment located throughout the organisation and will;Participate in and contribute to the MEMS Quality Management System, adhering to the policies and processes at all times.
Work according to Health Board and Departmental policies and procedures and work with autonomy within the post holders assigned duties, making decisions within the scope of their competence.
Actively contribute to planning of service developments within MEMS, in conjunction with senior staff. and actively contribute to and support the development of changes in MEMS quality system that will have a specificimpact in their own area of competency but also generally within MEMS.
Provide assistance with the development of changes to Health and Safety Policies that will have an impact particularly in their own area of responsibility but also generally within MEMS. Assist the Quality System Team in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a maintenance, repair and support service for a wide range of medical devices which will include highly complex, patient critical equipment, located in a wide range of clinical setting across the organisation.
Responsible for planning their own assigned work and, together with the section manager prioritise non-routine breakdown requests. Responsible for dealing with emergencies arising with equipment. Perform commissioning and acceptance tests on newly purchased and loan equipment.
The post holder will maintain and repair, a range of highly complex, patient critical medical equipment located throughout the organisation and will;Participate in and contribute to the MEMS Quality Management System, adhering to the policies and processes at all times.
Work according to Health Board and Departmental policies and procedures and work with autonomy within the post holders assigned duties, making decisions within the scope of their competence.
Actively contribute to planning of service developments within MEMS, in conjunction with senior staff. and actively contribute to and support the development of changes in MEMS quality system that will have a specificimpact in their own area of competency but also generally within MEMS.
Provide assistance with the development of changes to Health and Safety Policies that will have an impact particularly in their own area of responsibility but also generally within MEMS. Assist the Quality System Team in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Achieved Grade or qualification required for the role
- Contemporary knowledge of analog and digital electronics and associated fault finding techniques.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Anaesthetics Equipment (i.e. anaesthetic machines and ventilators)
Skills
Essential
- Car license holder (UK) and car owner
Memberships
Essential
- Member of the National Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT/AHCS), or can demonstrate working towards registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound grasp of Medical Device Management guidance
- Sound grasp of the use of Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9001:2015)
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Achieved Grade or qualification required for the role
- Contemporary knowledge of analog and digital electronics and associated fault finding techniques.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Anaesthetics Equipment (i.e. anaesthetic machines and ventilators)
Skills
Essential
- Car license holder (UK) and car owner
Memberships
Essential
- Member of the National Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT/AHCS), or can demonstrate working towards registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound grasp of Medical Device Management guidance
- Sound grasp of the use of Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9001:2015)
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).
