Specialist Medical Engineer
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Medical Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis . This position is well-suited to a hard worker who is looking to gain further experience in a hospital environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical devices and working in a clinical environment. This role is subject to Standard DBS disclosure.
Main duties of the job
Job Role:
- Commission, repair, maintain, overhaul and recalibrate the range of electronic equipment and medical devices in use within Bolton Hospitals FT.
- Pull reports from the department's database to provide client information and support the monitoring of performance indicators
- Be aware of information governance regulations and cyber-security issues, particularly in relation to medical devices which may transmit data or hold patient related information
- Prioritise and negotiate with other healthcare professionals in obtaining access to medical equipment in order to perform routine maintenance and/or repairs at mutually convenient time.
- Carry out tests on equipment in the investigation of adverse incidents, evaluate results and compile incident reports, making appropriate recommendations and ensuring confidentiality.
- Act independently, promptly and efficiently in response to emergency and unpredictable situations as reported by clinicians and nursing staff.
- Applicants may be required to participate when required in an on-call rota.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- BEng in relevant subject or HNC/HND with appropriate experience
- Fully conversant with MHRA's Managing Medical Devices April 2015 Guidelines.
- Practical experience in electronic engineering or relevant maintenance techniques.
- Full UK Driving licence
- Use of computer and keyboard skills.
- Use of email and other MS Office software
- Working knowledge of physiological measurements
About us
Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.
Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Bring in relevant subject or HNC/HND with appropriate experience.
- Other higher appropriate qualification.
- Member of relevant association.
Experience & Knowledge
- Practical experience in electronic engineering or relevant maintenance techniques.
- Experience of using electronic test equipment and testing methods including IEC60601-1
- Proven knowledge of medical devices and working in a clinical environment.
- Fully conversant with MHRA's Managing Medical Devices April 2015 Guidelines
- Practical knowledge to fault-find to component level.
- Fully conversant with electrical safety requirements.
- Use of email and other MS Office software
- Working knowledge of physiological measurements.
- Knowledge of different computer software systems.
- 3 years' experience of medical electronics and working in a hospital environment.
- Experience of working with medical gases
- Knowledge of Ventilators in the treatment of Neonatal, paediatric or critical care environment.
Skills & Ability
- Ability to manage own work schedule and use initiative
- Good record keeping and computerised data input
- Use of computer and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Driving licence
- Certificated manufacturers' training.
- Experience in the support and or supervision of more junior staff.
- Interests in practical skills.
- Flexibility with working hours.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/