Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an engaged Senior Clinical Engineer to develop and expand outside of 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, excellent communication and reporting skills, and a demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to coordinating and leading on replacement programmes for medical devices across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At STH, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare. We are looking for a dedicated senior 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
- Support the Project Manager in all aspects of project management of MDMG Planned Replacement Programmes (PRP), ad hoc replacement capital equipment & Major Medical Equipment Replacement Programme, as well as other ad hoc projects & capital schemes. Including development, implementation & achievement of quality objectives, policies and procedures as they relate to Capital Projects
- Deputise for the Project Manager when required, including chairing project groups.Management of projects in terms of coordinating the acceptance testing and introduction of new equipment into service
- Work with the engineering team to identify maintenance requirements for new equipment, considering warranty periods & other relevant factors such as identify funding sources for the maintenance of new additional equipment
- Participate in the production of Statement of Requirements (SOR) for NHSSC and/or specifications for new replacement or additional Medical Devices. Liaising both internally and externally to the Trust, with all project stakeholders
- Approve PAQ's for both STH & SCH ensuring they have been completed correctly. Participate in risk scoring the ad hoc bids received by MDMG
- Coordinate and lead on specific replacement projects liaising with procurement, finance and the clinical team. To work under own initiative & organise complex programs of work as part of a team, but often working alone in isolated environment
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Evidence of specialist further training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of equipment management within the NHS
- Excellent attention to multiple details
- Excellent time management skills and ability to plan workloads
- Awareness of the principles of a formal Quality System
- A general understanding of equipment management within NHS hospitals
- Experience of 'hands on' maintenance of medical devices
- Good fault diagnosis skills
- I.T. skills
- An awareness of relevant financial and procurement guidelines and regulations
- Provide practical training to other Clinical Engineers
- Valid UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- 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 equipment including fault finding and repair
- Experience of scheduled programmes and in meeting targets
- The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- Formal experience of leading a team
- Experience of working within a Quality System
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Training in project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational degree in clinical technology (engineering) or HND, HNC with extensive work experience to satisfy the requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Evidence of specialist further training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of equipment management within the NHS
- Excellent attention to multiple details
- Excellent time management skills and ability to plan workloads
- Awareness of the principles of a formal Quality System
- A general understanding of equipment management within NHS hospitals
- Experience of 'hands on' maintenance of medical devices
- Good fault diagnosis skills
- I.T. skills
- An awareness of relevant financial and procurement guidelines and regulations
- Provide practical training to other Clinical Engineers
- Valid UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- 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 equipment including fault finding and repair
- Experience of scheduled programmes and in meeting targets
- The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- Formal experience of leading a team
- Experience of working within a Quality System
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Training in project management
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).
