Job summary
Medical Engineering currently have an 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 helps look after medical equipment used inhospitals.
- They check and fix devices to make sure they are safe and working properly.
- They help manage equipment stock, including ordering new items and getting rid of old ones.
- They keep records of repairs and tests and help update the equipment database.
- They work with hospital staff and suppliers to solve problems and share technical information.
- They may also help train new staff and visit different hospital areas, including places like operating rooms and intensive care units
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 & PRH, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
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
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
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.
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).
