Clinical Engineering HCS Assistant
Job overview
Closing Date: 16.03.25 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 17.03.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24.03.25
Most attractive aspect of the Post:
An opportunity has arisen for a member of staff to join the Clinical Engineering team.
Brief Description of the Role:
The Clinical Engineering department are responsible for trust wide management of medical devices. Staff are based at two main departments within Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital and also serve various health centres and clinics throughout the Bradford region.The successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices.
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
Experience of working within engineering is essential, with clinical engineering experience desirable.
A BTEC or a level 3 qualification in an engineering-based subject is required, however; applicants demonstrating equivalent medical engineering experience will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a keen individual with an Engineering background to support the commissioning, repair and maintenance of a range of medical devices across Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
The successful appointment will demonstrate the skills, attributes and professionalism to work both within the patient environment and Clinical Engineering setting.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake duties in and be involved with the maintenance work of the section, as directed by the Team Leaders
To undertake any project work as directed by the Team Leaders
To work within the quality system and assist in its maintenance and development
To ensure that equipment service records are accurately kept in the Clinical Engineering e-Quip database.
To report to the Team Leaders any perceived deficiencies in the tools required or the personal training required to competently performing your duties.
To keep equipment stock spares at correct level. These will require re-ordering when stocks are low.
To work flexibly when required meeting the requirements of the Service
To perform such duties at a comparable level of responsibilities, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.
To travel to other hospitals when necessary in the execution of their work to which end a driving licence holder is essential.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in an engineering discipline
- Experience of working within a Clinical Engineering environment
Skills
Essential criteria- Highly developed physical accuracy and eye coordination, for working on complex equipment
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
- Able to concentrate when subject to unpredictable working patterns and when working on complex equipment
- Able to deal with distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas most days
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 3 qualification, ie NVQ, BTEC National or *demonstrate equivalent experience in medical engineering based subject.
- Specialist knowledge gained through technical training courses.
Othr Requirements
Essential criteria- Full UK Driving Licence