Job summary
SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a skilled,
hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic, customer focussed individual to join our
Team.
We are currently looking for a Clinical Engineering
Technician to join the Clinical Engineering team in providing effective &
efficient medical device repair and maintenance services.
The successful candidate will play an integral role within
the team in ensuring that complex medical devices are effectively and safely
maintained across the Trust.
Successful post holder will have a degree of experience
within Clinical Engineering and be able to work in a friendly, efficient
manner, have good communication & organisational skills. They will have the
ability to multitask & prioritise work load. Ideally they will have a
attained some specialist manufacturer training and will be able to apply their
knowledge effectively as required by the role.
The ability to adapt to changing work demands is essential.
A working understanding of ISO quality systems
and the MIA process is advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Multitasking and prioritising own heavy workloads.
Control and implementation of particular backlog maintenance
projects/blocks of work to ensure efficient and effective completion often
involving multi disciplined teams.
Authorised to generate orders including external repairs,
spare parts and equipment accessories.
Carry out servicing, repair and calibration of Equipment of
a specialist nature e.g
Be able to understand and communicate Technical
information with colleagues and other Healthcare professionals
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
a) Carry out
calibration, maintenance, service and repair of complex, multi-faceted and
specialist equipment and systems used for ongoing patient care including Infant
Care Equipment, Monitoring Equipment and Infusion.
b) Carry out
Acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment and systems on behalf of the
Trust in conjunction with relevant functional specialists to verify compliance
to Department of Health Codes of Practice, British and Euro Standards and
Statutory and mandatory legislation i.e. EAWR and Health & Safety
Policy/Procedures.
c) Requisition
spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to
faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.
d) To
accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical
equipment ensuring all appropriate
purchase details are completed.
e) To
administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure
continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.
f) Be
proactive in suggesting improvements to and work within the Quality System to
provide continuity and compliance to EN ISO 9001:2015 for Clinical Engineering
Trust wide. This will be achieved by the use of quality standards, controlled,
technical maintenance manuals, maintaining equipment records and use of
critical test instrumentation with a known calibration status.
g) Control
and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work
to ensure efficient and effective
completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.
h) Assist in
training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.
i) Input
into the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and
control.
j) Identify
maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed
in house in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.
k) Support
the Central Equipment Loan Library on equipment issues of a technical and
decontamination nature
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
a) Carry out
calibration, maintenance, service and repair of complex, multi-faceted and
specialist equipment and systems used for ongoing patient care including Infant
Care Equipment, Monitoring Equipment and Infusion.
b) Carry out
Acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment and systems on behalf of the
Trust in conjunction with relevant functional specialists to verify compliance
to Department of Health Codes of Practice, British and Euro Standards and
Statutory and mandatory legislation i.e. EAWR and Health & Safety
Policy/Procedures.
c) Requisition
spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to
faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.
d) To
accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical
equipment ensuring all appropriate
purchase details are completed.
e) To
administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure
continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.
f) Be
proactive in suggesting improvements to and work within the Quality System to
provide continuity and compliance to EN ISO 9001:2015 for Clinical Engineering
Trust wide. This will be achieved by the use of quality standards, controlled,
technical maintenance manuals, maintaining equipment records and use of
critical test instrumentation with a known calibration status.
g) Control
and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work
to ensure efficient and effective
completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.
h) Assist in
training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.
i) Input
into the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and
control.
j) Identify
maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed
in house in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.
k) Support
the Central Equipment Loan Library on equipment issues of a technical and
decontamination nature
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Clinical Engineering environment
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
- Verbal & written skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work Unsupervised and lone site working
- Ability to organise and manage a complex heavy workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO9001: 2000
- Manufacturer training on Medical Equipment
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC / HNC - minimum in Engineering preferably Electronics.
Desirable
- Manufacturer training on Medical Equipment
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Clinical Engineering environment
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
- Verbal & written skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work Unsupervised and lone site working
- Ability to organise and manage a complex heavy workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO9001: 2000
- Manufacturer training on Medical Equipment
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC / HNC - minimum in Engineering preferably Electronics.
Desirable
- Manufacturer training on Medical Equipment
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
