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 Specialist Clinical Engineer
to join the Clinical Engineering team in providing effective & efficient
medical device repair and maintenance services.
The successful candidate will play a senior, integral, role
within the team in ensuring that critical care medical devices are effectively
and safely maintained across the Trust.
Successful post holder will be able to demonstrate extensive
experience in the specialism with a broad catalogue of manufacturer training
and ability to apply their knowledge effectively as required for the role. Be
able to work in a friendly, efficient manner with good communication and
organisational skills to prioritise work load.
An in depth understanding of critical care equipment
maintenance and repair and the ability to adapt to changing work demands is
essential. A working understanding of ISO quality systems and the MIA process
is desirable.
If suitable experience has not yet been achieved
a position may be offered at a lower grade.
Main duties of the job
Multitasking and prioritising own heavy workloads.
Organise servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory equipment
within area of special expertise.
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
Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment, Life Support Systems
occasionally in stressful situations with equipment patient connected.
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 life support and ongoing patient care including
Anaesthesia and Ventilatory Systems, Infant Care Equipment, Medical Lasers,
Monitoring Equipment.
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) Provide a
hands on lead and give supervision and advice to other technicians and
healthcare professionals to issues relating to the servicing of Anaesthetic and
Ventilatory equipment.
d) Organise
servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment across Trust sites.
e) Requisition
spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to
faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.
f) To
accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical equipment ensuring all appropriate purchase details
are completed.
g) To
administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure
continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.
h) 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.
i) Control
and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work
to ensure efficient and effective
completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.
j) Assist
in the control of revenue and capital M&SE replacement requirements from
option appraisal to final spend across the Trust.
k) Assist in
training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.
l) Participate
in a County wide out of hours On-Call system.
m) Input into
the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and control.
n) Identify
maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed
in house in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.
o) 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 life support and ongoing patient care including
Anaesthesia and Ventilatory Systems, Infant Care Equipment, Medical Lasers,
Monitoring Equipment.
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) Provide a
hands on lead and give supervision and advice to other technicians and
healthcare professionals to issues relating to the servicing of Anaesthetic and
Ventilatory equipment.
d) Organise
servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment across Trust sites.
e) Requisition
spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to
faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.
f) To
accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical equipment ensuring all appropriate purchase details
are completed.
g) To
administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure
continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.
h) 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.
i) Control
and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work
to ensure efficient and effective
completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.
j) Assist
in the control of revenue and capital M&SE replacement requirements from
option appraisal to final spend across the Trust.
k) Assist in
training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.
l) Participate
in a County wide out of hours On-Call system.
m) Input into
the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and control.
n) Identify
maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed
in house in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.
o) Support
the Central Equipment Loan Library on equipment issues of a technical and
decontamination nature.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/HNC in Engineering preferably Electronics
- Specialist Manufacturer Training
Desirable
- Have, or be working towards, RCT registration
- I.T Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Time served in Clinical Engineering, specifically with critical care experience
Desirable
- Competency certification in Anaesthesia & Ventilatory equipment followed by a number of years experience servicing this equipment.
Statutory Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Technologist registered member
- (Degree entrant level)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO 9001:2015
- Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
- Good presentation skills
- Good verbal & written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHSLA, Better Healthcare Standards
- Analytical Skills
- Good negotiation Skills
- Adaptable to change
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/HNC in Engineering preferably Electronics
- Specialist Manufacturer Training
Desirable
- Have, or be working towards, RCT registration
- I.T Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Time served in Clinical Engineering, specifically with critical care experience
Desirable
- Competency certification in Anaesthesia & Ventilatory equipment followed by a number of years experience servicing this equipment.
Statutory Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Technologist registered member
- (Degree entrant level)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO 9001:2015
- Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
- Good presentation skills
- Good verbal & written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHSLA, Better Healthcare Standards
- Analytical Skills
- Good negotiation Skills
- Adaptable to change
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.
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).
