Job summary
The Medical Device Service support users of medical equipment across all our hospital sites within the Northern Care Alliance.
We are looking to fill a vacant post as technical support engineer - mechanical.
Main duties of the job
You will have a key role in supporting the departments responsibility for the maintenance, repair and sub-contractor management of Medical equipment. This will Include first line support to users of Medical equipment to Optimise systems up time to gain maximum use of Medical equipment. Ideally you will possess a minimum of HNC in Electronics and Clinical engineering and have relevant experience since qualifying in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge in the application and repair on a wide range of Medical equipment used in a hospital and community is essential although some specific training will be provided.Consideration may be given to applicants with reduced knowledge and skills, who follow a personnel development program on a reduced grade.
About us
You will be working in a multi-professional Medical Device Service, with teams delivering technical engineering, design, innovation and research, governance, library and training services across a number of Care Organisations and community teams. The aim is to have the right equipment, providing optimal performance, in the right place, at the right time for clinicians who know how to use it safely. This is achieved, by the different services, working in a blended way using innovative approaches. The MDS teams work closely together in a mutually respectful, supportive, and friendly way, exchanging ideas and skills, to deliver a patient focused service.
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist technical knowledge for the implementation and delivery of a long-term operational plan for cost effective and efficient management and deployment of safe medical devices across the Care organisations. They will be working towards achieving set compliance levels for medical device repair and maintenance including down time and ensure that systems are available to enable clinical teams to have insight into progress with maintenance and repair of their devices.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist technical knowledge for the implementation and delivery of a long-term operational plan for cost effective and efficient management and deployment of safe medical devices across the Care organisations. They will be working towards achieving set compliance levels for medical device repair and maintenance including down time and ensure that systems are available to enable clinical teams to have insight into progress with maintenance and repair of their devices.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC (Level 4/5 BTEC) qualification in Mechanical engineering
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a field of Electromechanical maintenance and repair in a workshop environment.
- Specialist knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of Electromechanical equipment
- Knowledge and experience of current legislation recommendations for the management of medical equipment
Desirable
- Wide range of supplier approved training on the servicing and repair of Mechanical equipment.
- Experience of Innovation and bespoke design of Electromechanical devices
- Experience of working in a ISO9001 engineering environment.
Other
Essential
- Full/Clean UK Driving License
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC (Level 4/5 BTEC) qualification in Mechanical engineering
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a field of Electromechanical maintenance and repair in a workshop environment.
- Specialist knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of Electromechanical equipment
- Knowledge and experience of current legislation recommendations for the management of medical equipment
Desirable
- Wide range of supplier approved training on the servicing and repair of Mechanical equipment.
- Experience of Innovation and bespoke design of Electromechanical devices
- Experience of working in a ISO9001 engineering environment.
Other
Essential
- Full/Clean UK Driving License
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).