Job summary
The Department of Clinical Technology currently has one vacancy for a band 5 Medical Equipment Technician for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with relevant technical experience. The post holder will support the specialised clinical and technical services via preventative maintenance and repair of complex medical devices across The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and Community Partnership Foundation Trust. The post holder will work within the Monitoring Team, primarily supporting electronic equipment such as patient monitoring, defibrillators, electrocardiograph machines etc.
An engineering background is essential for this position; medical device knowledge or an electronics background would be an advantage, however device-specific training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To utilise core and specialist skills to provide day-to-day technical/clinical support for the organisation and other Health Care providers within the equipment management service.
To organise the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), service and repair of the specialist area, and meet medical device maintenance turnaround times.
Ensure complex clinical equipment operates and performs effectively, practically, and safely with minimum downtime to a high standard.
To work as part of a multi-skilled technical support team, providing essential and specialised skills.
The post may involve direct and indirect contact with patients where tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality are paramount.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Located within the Department of Clinical Technology (DCT).
Provides evaluation, acceptance, service, repair, and calibration of a range of complex medical devices and systems maintained by the Department of Clinical Technology.
The post holder will be required to work unsupervised under their own initiative at hospitals & health centres located throughout Cornwall. A valid driver's license is required for this role.
Working in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, local quality management system, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and local management work instructions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Located within the Department of Clinical Technology (DCT).
Provides evaluation, acceptance, service, repair, and calibration of a range of complex medical devices and systems maintained by the Department of Clinical Technology.
The post holder will be required to work unsupervised under their own initiative at hospitals & health centres located throughout Cornwall. A valid driver's license is required for this role.
Working in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, local quality management system, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and local management work instructions.
Person Specification
Technical Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Approved Clinical Technologist on IPEM voluntary registration and or oMember (MIET) or Technician Member (TMIET) of institution of Engineering and Technology.
IT Skills
Essential
- Expertise with work recording and asset management systems
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate technical issues faults and resolution effectively
- Evidence of Good communication Skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering technical training
leadership management experience
Essential
- Managing resources to achieve challenging KPIs
Desirable
- Evidence of >3 years' experience in leading/managing other personnel.
Person Specification
Technical Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Approved Clinical Technologist on IPEM voluntary registration and or oMember (MIET) or Technician Member (TMIET) of institution of Engineering and Technology.
IT Skills
Essential
- Expertise with work recording and asset management systems
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate technical issues faults and resolution effectively
- Evidence of Good communication Skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering technical training
leadership management experience
Essential
- Managing resources to achieve challenging KPIs
Desirable
- Evidence of >3 years' experience in leading/managing other personnel.
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).
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