Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Clinical Engineering Technician Trainee

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Job summary

This post is one of continue development, as a Trainee Medical Engineering Technician. You will be supported to gain the new skills and learning you require to carry out the job role as well as preparing you for future employment and career progression within the health sector.

There will be an apprenticeship programme that the successful applicant will be required to undertake.

You will be required to carry out tasks under the direct supervision of a Medical Engineering Supervisor in accordance with our ISO9001(2015) Certification.

The post will be based at Newton's Court with occasional accompanied travel to a variety of other healthcare premises.

Main duties of the job

Duties of this job are ensuring that low risk medical equipment is serviced, repaired and fit for purpose.

You will be working with various Clinical Engineers with different skills and competencies over several sites.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-5460368

Job locations

7 Newtons Court

Crossways Buisness Park

Dartford Kent

DA2 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties you will be expected to assist with include routine maintenance, repair and calibration of low risk medical equipment. The role will include administration duties required for these processes in line with the Trust policies and procedures. There is frequent lifting and handling of equipment, tools, test equipment and components, so manual dexterity, involving good eye to hand coordination is essential.

Practice appropriate workshop techniques so that the department is clean and tidy to ensure a safe working environment for all staff

Have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow detailed instructions to work accurately.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice appropriate workshop techniques so that the department is clean and tidy to ensure a safe working environment for all staff

Have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow detailed instructions to work accurately.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

General standard of literacy and numeracy
Commitment to learning and willingness to work towards and complete Apprenticeship training programme

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good standard of general education
Keen to learn and continue personal development

Experience

Essential

Computer literate

Desirable

Previous work experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective communicator and good interpersonal skills
Good telephone manner
Attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
To be able to work as part of a team and independently within guidelines
Self-motivated
Ability to manage own time
A positive 'can do' attitude

Desirable

Take responsibility for developing self

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

General standard of literacy and numeracy
Commitment to learning and willingness to work towards and complete Apprenticeship training programme

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good standard of general education
Keen to learn and continue personal development

Experience

Essential

Computer literate

Desirable

Previous work experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective communicator and good interpersonal skills
Good telephone manner
Attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
To be able to work as part of a team and independently within guidelines
Self-motivated
Ability to manage own time
A positive 'can do' attitude

Desirable

Take responsibility for developing self

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

7 Newtons Court

Crossways Buisness Park

Dartford Kent

DA2 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

7 Newtons Court

Crossways Buisness Park

Dartford Kent

DA2 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)