ICU Technician Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking an ICU Technician Assistant to join the ICU Technician team. The successful applicant will provide technical support to the Intensive Care Unit.

Every day we strive to deliver excellent and compassionate care to our patients, validated by the CQC 2017 report who rated our ICU as outstanding.

The ICU Technician Assistant role is a development post and it is envisaged the successful candidate will be appointed at AFC band 4 and progress through our internal training programme to become a band 5 Technician following a competency based assessment.

The ICU Technician Assistant is required to assist and support the ICU multi-disciplinary team by carrying our assigned tasks such as stock management, receiving and storage of deliveries and ensuring that medical devices are serviced, repaired and maintained to a high standard. Teamwork is essential, so it would be expected the post holder would receive guidance and supervision from the Chief Technician and Technician teams who understand the equipment used and provide guidance and support.

The post holder will be working in a busy clinical environment and will be expected to cope with the pressures of a fast paced acute setting. The post holder will be required to undertake a range of shifts which will include weekends. Informal visits are encouraged as the role differs in ICU to other areas.

Main duties of the job

Electronic stock management system administration of clinical consumables.

Ensure stock levels are maintained.

Ensure consumables within date and are safe to use.

Maintain and ensures the safe use of complex high risk medical equipment used in patient areas.

Prepare and clean medical equipment to be used on patients.

Support medical and nursing staff prepare equipment for use.

Trouble shoot equipment problems.

Ensure daily checking of ICU equipment.

Under supervision, undertake routine maintenance of all Intensive Care equipment with clinical engineering and outside agencies.

Records service histories.

Assist with the evaluation of equipment for purchase and development and tender specifications and trials.

Ensure resuscitation equipment available for use in the whole trust.

Plan routine working rotas and equipment service schedules.

About us

We are always looking ahead to the challenges of the future and the health and the well-being of the people we serve. ICU Services at the RBH have been rated as outstanding by the CQC. We were recently in the top 10% of hospitals in the UK in the "Friends and Family Test"We has been recognised as an innovative, progressive and forward thinking unit and we were the ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 as voted by the Intensive Care Society

Diversity is what makes us interesting. Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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