Senior Medical Engineering Technician
Job overview
South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Medical Engineering Technician to work in the Trust’s Medical Engineering Department at The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton.
The post holder will have a track record within Medical Engineering and be able to work in a friendly, efficient manner, have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
The post holder will have the ability to multitask, prioritise work load and use initiative when required. They will have a record of equipment manufacturer’s training and will be able to apply their knowledge effectively as required by the role.
The responsibilities will involve the routine maintenance, calibration and breakdown repair of medical equipment including dialysis equipment, anaesthetics, infusion devices, patient monitoring and life support equipment used within a critical care hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate advanced technical skills and competence for analysing and diagnosing faults on highly complex specialist and non-specialist medical equipment, always working to current legislation, as well as Trust and Departmental policies.
Commission new or loan medical equipment and carry out acceptance testing to ensure that equipment meets current legislative standards. Carry out scheduled maintenance. Monitor and assess, as requested, new and loan medical equipment for trial and evaluation purposes prior to purchase and /or clinical use.Supervise external company engineers, contractors and representatives while on site.
Take personal responsibility for the safety, accuracy, integrity and functionality of all medical equipment to the point of handover to the clinical user. The Value of this equipment is often more than £50,000. Inform Section Leader and Head of Medical Engineering of essential equipment replacement.
Carry out technical investigations into defect, failure or reported clinical incidents or safety alerts generated by the M.H.R.A. or manufacturer involving medical devices. This may include interrogation of internal software and error logs. Then to liaise with organisations both internally and externally and report any findings, in accordance with trust and departmental policies, verbally, in writing and electronically to the relevant departments and organisation.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
- Your Leadership Impact
- Leading your Team to Success
- Leading Into the Future
- Service Improvement for Beginners
- Developing your Service Improvement Skills
- Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- HNC, HND or Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or related subject
- Specialist manufacturer certified technical training courses.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience within a Specialist Medical Engineering related discipline or relevant equivalent
- Diagnose and repair faults to a component level on a wide range of highly complex medical equipment
- Competency certification in model specific manufacturer technical training followed by experience in maintaining this equipment
- Be able to produce a high quality of work consistently.
- Broad experience in the maintenance of medical equipment gained through formal qualifications, plus in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and NHS biomedical maintenance practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria- A comprehensive, specialist knowledge of highly complex device technology and both analogue and digital electronic techniques
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and gas system technology
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, Health and Safety electricity at work act, professional and other guidelines. Health and Safety experience
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- A full understanding of calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competent in the use of internet and E-mail.
- Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems
Skills
Essential criteria- Comunication skills to communicate highly complex technical information to all relevant parties
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competent in the use of internet and E-mail.
- Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, trust policies and procedures
- A full understanding of calibration of diagnostic test equipment
- Excellent analytical skills combined with a comprehensive knowledge of general engineering device technology
- Self motivated, being able to work unsupervised, organise and prioritise own workload and those of subordinate staff
- Physical ability and dexterity required. Requires manoeuvring heavy equipment often more than 120 kg
- Must hold a current, full driving license
- Health and Safety experience. NVQ assessor
- Lives within a reasonable travelling time of the department
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.