Band 5 Medical Engineering Technician

Job summary

To maintain and repair Medical and Laboratory equipment, with appropriate supervision, as directed by the Line Manager. The post holder will be expected to work to a reasonable level of skill and to resolve technical issues on a broad range of medical equipment.

Main duties of the job

Follow departmental quality system procedures for repairs and maintenance, to include the requirements contained in any Department of Health, MHRA Guidance/Codes of Practice, British Standards, HTM's, Guidance Notes [Health & Safety etc.] and other similarly accepted documents. Also liaise with equipment manufacturers to obtain technical information when required.

Ensure the safety of the equipment and services for which he/she is responsible, and employ safe methods of working as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, and the Trust's Safety Policies.

Maintain a system for the statutory and general records of equipment and services for which he/she is responsible by paper, electronic or other means and submit reports as requested. This will be achieved by accurate and timely completion of records including detailed reports of technical work carried out.

Obtain costs and quotations where necessary and raise requisitions for the purchase of goods and services following departmental quality system procedures and in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.

Bring to the attention of the Line Manager all matters affecting policy, established procedures, training, safety, continuity of services and technical and business developments.

Advise the Line Manager of major failure of plant, equipment and services.

For a full list of the main duties please refer to the job description.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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