Job summary
The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for three experienced individuals to join the Medical Engineering department based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and work as part of an experienced team across a wide range of medical devices.
The post holder will conduct repair and servicing of medical devices used throughout the UHB NHS Foundation Trust. This work requires specialist knowledge of any of the following Analogue, Digital Electronics, Microprocessor, pneumatics and mechanical techniques. It involves fault finding, diagnosing and repairs of complex and delicate medical equipment to component level.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out the unsupervised repair and maintenance of medical equipment for UHB NHS Foundation Trust.
Assisting clinical and nursing staff in proper configuration and use of medical equipment.
Support the use and implementation of the Departmental Equipment Management System.
Have the knowledge of and support the use of the Department's Quality Management System.
The post holder will have knowledge of all Departmental procedures, health and safety regulations and any legislation that is relevant to the job.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
- * Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
- * Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required
Desirable
- * Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
Experience
Essential
- * Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
- * A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
- * Ability to record and analyse work data.
- * Relevant knowledge and competence in
- electronics, mechanics, pneumatics,
- anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological
- measurement, as appropriate to the
- section
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
- * Hold UK Driving Licence
- * Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
- * Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
- * Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
- * Able to communicate effectively.
- * Accepts supervision.
- * Commitment to health and safety
- * Capable of producing high standards of work.
- * Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
- * Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- * Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.
Desirable
- * Willing to undergo further training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
- * Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
- * Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required
Desirable
- * Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
Experience
Essential
- * Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
- * A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
- * Ability to record and analyse work data.
- * Relevant knowledge and competence in
- electronics, mechanics, pneumatics,
- anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological
- measurement, as appropriate to the
- section
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
- * Hold UK Driving Licence
- * Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
- * Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
- * Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
- * Able to communicate effectively.
- * Accepts supervision.
- * Commitment to health and safety
- * Capable of producing high standards of work.
- * Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
- * Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- * Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.
Desirable
- * Willing to undergo further training
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
