Job summary
3 x WTE Engineering Technician posts to work in Clinical Engineering, in Derriford Hospital. The successful applicants will work under supervision of the Team Leader to perform preventative and corrective maintenance and modification on a range of medical equipment.
This role is progress to a Band 5 Clinical Engineer subject to the completion of a Portfolio of Experience.
Expected interview date will be 27th November 2023.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a range of medical and clinical equipment as required under the guidance of the Team Leader. Receives in-house and manufacturer training and gains competencies in technical tasks on a range of medical devices as defined by the technical competency framework and department need. Developing a portfolio of knowledge, evidenced competence and experience, aligned to a nationally recognised standard.
This role is progressive to Clinical Engineer (Band 5) following a successful assessment of a completed Clinical Engineering portfolio providing supporting evidence and demonstrating required experience and knowledge or on completion of the PTP degree course (Apprenticeship levy funded) in Clinical Engineering.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Engineering Technician Responsibilities
- All task and duties performed under guidance and or supervision of the team leader and other engineer
- Organises routine tasks that have been allocated to them by team leader
- Performs tasks and duties on a range of medical device
- Seeks and receives advice regarding repairs, servicing and spare parts when require
- Assists with internal audit
- Understands the effects of medical equipment failur
- Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme under the Governments apprenticeship scheme if not already achieve
- works towards expanding their technical competency on a range of medical devices
Please see the attached JD for for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Engineering Technician Responsibilities
- All task and duties performed under guidance and or supervision of the team leader and other engineer
- Organises routine tasks that have been allocated to them by team leader
- Performs tasks and duties on a range of medical device
- Seeks and receives advice regarding repairs, servicing and spare parts when require
- Assists with internal audit
- Understands the effects of medical equipment failur
- Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme under the Governments apprenticeship scheme if not already achieve
- works towards expanding their technical competency on a range of medical devices
Please see the attached JD for for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to logically diagnose component and system faults on electronic equipment
- Working proven knowledge of computer systems
Desirable
- HNC/HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline or completion of the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Apprenticeship
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline or completion of the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Body
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work well in a busy environment and meet reasonable deadlines
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to logically diagnose component and system faults on electronic equipment
- Working proven knowledge of computer systems
Desirable
- HNC/HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline or completion of the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Apprenticeship
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline or completion of the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Body
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work well in a busy environment and meet reasonable deadlines
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).
