Senior Clinical Engineer
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Job overview
Are you a passionate engineer with a heart for healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and technology converge to save lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic engineer to join a large team providing maintenance, test, inspection and repair of Medical Devices.
The ideal candidate will have a technical background gained in healthcare as a technician or test and repair engineer. They may have skills in electrical, electronic, computing, hydraulic and mechanical engineering, be suitably qualified and with experience of the use, maintenance and management of medical devices for healthcare delivery.However, relevant experience gained in other industries will be considered and training will be provided. They will have an open and enquiring mind, an analytical and structured approach to problem solving, good communication and reporting skills, and a demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the safe and optimal use of medical devices in healthcare.
At STH, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare. We are looking for a dedicated engineer who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on healthcare, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job- Provide a technical support service to the renal haemodialysis and reverse osmosis units at the Northern General Hospital, the satellite units at Chesterfield and Barnsley, and in patients' homes.
- To work under own initiative and organise complex programs of work as part of a team, but often working alone in isolated environments.
- To work in accordance with the departmental ISO 9001 quality system.
- Ensure all servicing tools and test equipment are functional and organise repair and maintenance as required.
- To participate as required in overtime duties.
- To participate in an out-of-hours emergency on call service.
- Typical medical devices include lasers, ultrasound, gamma cameras, anaesthetic machines, ventilators, renal dialysis and other types of complex life support devices.
- The post holder will work in environments where patients are undergoing treatment or in a patient's home, confidentiality is paramount.
- Participation in in-house and external courses and seminars
- Undertake continuing professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and to have a commitment to the training and development of other professional colleagues.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Medical Device Specialist training courses
Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive post-basic experience in the relevant branch of clinical technology
- Specialist knowledge acquired through in-depth experience of relevant aspects of the subject area
- Experience on a wide range of electro medical devices including fault finding and repair
- Experience of scheduled maintenance programmes and in meeting targets
- Experience of working within a Quality System
- Experience of teaching and training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- A general understanding of equipment management within NHS hospitals
- The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- To be able to plan workloads
- Awareness of the principles of a formal Quality System
- Experience of ‘hands on’ maintenance of medical devices
- Good IT skills
- An up-to-date awareness of relevant guidelines and regulations
- Provide practical training to other technical officers
- Clean current driving licence
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good fault diagnosis skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills
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