Job summary
Medical Devices Integration System Engineer is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses the plan, development, and implementation of medical devices. It integrates engineering concepts, medical knowledge, regulatory compliance, and user-centred design principles to ensure the seamless functioning of complex medical systems. This approach bridges the gap between technical innovation and patient-centric care, leading to the creation of advanced devices that address healthcare challenges.
As healthcare technology continues to evolve, the role of Medical Device Integration becomes even more crucial. The field's holistic approach--uniting engineering ingenuity, medical expertise, and regulatory compliance--has the power to revolutionize patient care, diagnostics, patient data and medical devices safety.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to bridge the gap between I.T and medical device management with aiding the assistance in project managing, as part of a team, the connectivity and security of medical devices and their integration with clinical information systems in line with the Trust and NHS objectives. As well as provide support for the maintenance, servicing and repair of medical devices under the responsibilities of the Clinical Engineering department. Main location of work will be based at Newton's Court Crossways business park, however travel and working across all sites within the trust will be required.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
Proactively identify the needs of the Trust from medical devices connectivity point of view and produce an action plan, as part of a team, to meet these requirements.
Carry out the aforementioned action plan with close collaboration of other colleagues in the Clinical Engineering, IT department, Information Governance, Estates and Medirest.
As part of a team, maintain existing implemented connectivity systems and databases.
Manage data security risks related to medical devices.
Create and manage a risk based analysis system for medical devices.
Keep abreast of the latest scientific and technical developments relating to the integration of medical devices with clinical information systems.
Trial new technologies and techniques to help the Trust achieve a paperless solution whilst keeping the user interface to any implemented system as practical as possible.
Carry out allocated planned preventative maintenance to a range of patient connected medical devices.
Assist Clinical Engineering Senior Technicians where required.
Undertake occasional fault-finding and repairs. Apply suitable techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report unusual fault conditions to manufacturers.
Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
Carry out appropriate equipment upgrades if required as directed by the Clinical Engineering Manager or Supervisor.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
Proactively identify the needs of the Trust from medical devices connectivity point of view and produce an action plan, as part of a team, to meet these requirements.
Carry out the aforementioned action plan with close collaboration of other colleagues in the Clinical Engineering, IT department, Information Governance, Estates and Medirest.
As part of a team, maintain existing implemented connectivity systems and databases.
Manage data security risks related to medical devices.
Create and manage a risk based analysis system for medical devices.
Keep abreast of the latest scientific and technical developments relating to the integration of medical devices with clinical information systems.
Trial new technologies and techniques to help the Trust achieve a paperless solution whilst keeping the user interface to any implemented system as practical as possible.
Carry out allocated planned preventative maintenance to a range of patient connected medical devices.
Assist Clinical Engineering Senior Technicians where required.
Undertake occasional fault-finding and repairs. Apply suitable techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report unusual fault conditions to manufacturers.
Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
Carry out appropriate equipment upgrades if required as directed by the Clinical Engineering Manager or Supervisor.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BEng degree in Bioengineering/Clinical Engineering or equivalent
- Relevant medical engineering courses.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Registered Engineer to a Professional Medical Body
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Moderate Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and databases)
- Able to understand and confident in the use of numerical and technical data.
- Good level of knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering.
- Experience in working to set protocols and procedures.
- Ability to deal with the demands of tight deadlines and prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent oral, written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to self-motivate and use initiative.
- Ability to self-time manage own work load and responsibilities
- Knowledge of the latest information technology advances that could have an impact on the medical devices sector.
Desirable
- Able to fault find on medical equipment.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, good working practice and national standards in the field of medical device systems.
- Knowledge web based applications connected to databases
- Risk based analysis of medical equipment
- Cyber security resilience for medical equipment
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in medical equipment maintenance.
- Substantial experience working within the NHS.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, good working practice and national standards in the field of clinical information systems.
- Understanding of IP address, masks, gateways and MAC addresses.
Desirable
- Programming languages or Marcos
- Implementation of database solutions
- Past experience in connectivity of medical devices
- Setting up a network
- Project management experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- As the job entails lifting and handling, to be fit and able to carry out the duties.
- Able to travel between sites
Desirable
- Must hold a valid Driving Licence
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BEng degree in Bioengineering/Clinical Engineering or equivalent
- Relevant medical engineering courses.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Registered Engineer to a Professional Medical Body
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Moderate Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and databases)
- Able to understand and confident in the use of numerical and technical data.
- Good level of knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering.
- Experience in working to set protocols and procedures.
- Ability to deal with the demands of tight deadlines and prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent oral, written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to self-motivate and use initiative.
- Ability to self-time manage own work load and responsibilities
- Knowledge of the latest information technology advances that could have an impact on the medical devices sector.
Desirable
- Able to fault find on medical equipment.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, good working practice and national standards in the field of medical device systems.
- Knowledge web based applications connected to databases
- Risk based analysis of medical equipment
- Cyber security resilience for medical equipment
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in medical equipment maintenance.
- Substantial experience working within the NHS.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, good working practice and national standards in the field of clinical information systems.
- Understanding of IP address, masks, gateways and MAC addresses.
Desirable
- Programming languages or Marcos
- Implementation of database solutions
- Past experience in connectivity of medical devices
- Setting up a network
- Project management experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- As the job entails lifting and handling, to be fit and able to carry out the duties.
- Able to travel between sites
Desirable
- Must hold a valid Driving Licence
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.
