Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Engineering Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital as a Specialist Medical Engineering Technician.
The successful candidate will possess a professional electronics qualification and will have specialist medical equipment training and experience. You will present a calm, professional approach and be competent to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team. Excellent verbal, written and IT skills are essential.
Hours per week: 37.5.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
A Specialist Medical Engineering Technician will be a self-motivated member of a small team, providing a comprehensive medical equipment maintenance service within their own specialised field.
To be expected to independently plan, schedule and implement, in liaison with the Medical Engineering Technical Manager, colleagues and clinical users, the planned maintenance and repair of specialised medical equipment.
To be responsible for performing the planned-maintenance, non-routine repairs and decontamination of a wide range of medical equipment used in direct patient treatment.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Standard with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge gained to graduate level or equivalent
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma
- Specialist equipment training & experience
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident, professional approach
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible
- Positive attitude to change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent & confident to work as autonomous practitioner within a team
- High professional standards
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workload safely
- IT skills
- Reasonable level of fitness
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post qualification experience in equipment maintenance
Knowledge
Desirable
- 5 years post qualification experience in Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Agency / MHRA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge gained to graduate level or equivalent
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma
- Specialist equipment training & experience
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident, professional approach
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible
- Positive attitude to change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent & confident to work as autonomous practitioner within a team
- High professional standards
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workload safely
- IT skills
- Reasonable level of fitness
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post qualification experience in equipment maintenance
Knowledge
Desirable
- 5 years post qualification experience in Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Agency / MHRA
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).
