Assistant Technical Officer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

Medical Engineering currently have a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer vacancy based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Medical Engineering operates an ISO:9001 and ISO:13485 quality system, therefore knowledge and experience of operating within these systems would be of benefit to the department to maintain its principles of continuous improvement.

You will have previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment, on a range of different equipment providing maintenance services including basic fault finding with a minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties will include provision of the medical device library service, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and will include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.

The role also includes a range of administrative support duties including the management of stock and the commissioning of new devices and disposal of redundant equipment.

About us

The department is responsible for the management of medical devices, including commissioning, repair, maintenance and disposal for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SATH) and other external organisations. Although the vacancy is primarily based at RSH, the post holder may be required to work at other sites to meet the needs of the service.

The post involves working with other healthcare professionals, often in clinical areas and therefore excellent communication skills will be required to interact with medical, nursing and technical staff.

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-ATO-760

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties will include provision of the medical device library service, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and will include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.

The role also includes a range of administrative support duties including the management of stock and the commissioning of new devices and disposal of redundant equipment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties will include provision of the medical device library service, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and will include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.

The role also includes a range of administrative support duties including the management of stock and the commissioning of new devices and disposal of redundant equipment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Knowledge of computers including database, word processing, internet and e-mail

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the operation and calibration of test equipment
  • An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electro- mechanical applications
  • Previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment, on a range of different equipment providing maintenance services including basic fault finding.

Desirable

  • Report writing skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an electronic related discipline

Desirable

  • Experience of PAT Testing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Knowledge of computers including database, word processing, internet and e-mail

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the operation and calibration of test equipment
  • An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electro- mechanical applications
  • Previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment, on a range of different equipment providing maintenance services including basic fault finding.

Desirable

  • Report writing skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an electronic related discipline

Desirable

  • Experience of PAT Testing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Engineering Team Leader

Stewart Johnson

stu.johnson@nhs.net

01743261000

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-ATO-760

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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