Job summary
To be part of a team of medical device trainers supporting Barts Health NHS Trust.
This role would suit a professionally registered nurse, operating department practitioner, healthcare scientist or other allied healthcare professional with a strong experiential background in the use of medical devices in healthcare delivery and a good understanding of medical device issues from the perspectives of clinical colleagues, patients and carers. The post holder should have demonstrable passion for quality and safety in healthcare provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the optimal and safe application and use of medical devices across the Trust, working closely with the Trust's diverse range of clinical services and clinical professionals.
As part of your career development you will be offered in-house and formal manufacturers' training courses.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of Clinical Engineering's Medical Device Training Team the post holder will play an essential role in the development, implementation and continued improvement of comprehensive systems of competency management that consistently ensure safe and optimal use of medical devices throughout Barts Health Trust NHS Trust. Principal duties will include needs assessment, planning and delivery of competency-based training - together with the authorisation and competency records of medical device users and local advanced trainers/ assessors.
The post holder will additionally be a source of authoritative advice for clinical, technical and managerial staff on medical device usage, upkeep and safety issues. They may also support strategic planning, product evaluation, safety action and incident investigation activities relating to medical devices.
The Medical Device Training Team is a principal component of Clinical Engineering's multi-disciplinary integrated medical devices safety service
, offering a broad range of expert support across and beyond the Trust and reports to the Trust Medical Device Group
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Practicing Medical devices management/Registered Clinical Technologist
- oDegree in or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- oWillingness to travel between and work at other sites.
- oEvidence of regular participation in relevant training courses and seminars.
Desirable
- Project management qualification (Prince2)
- NAMDET Membership (National Association of Medical Device Educators & Trainers)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a clinical environment in a variety of healthcare settings
- oCurrently band 6 level as a minimum (in an area utilising frequent use and variety medical devices)
- oExperience of working within a Quality Management System and evidence of active participation in continuous improvement.
- oExperience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations and undertaking audits
- oExperience with applying right IPC rules.
Desirable
- Experience in Medical device evaluation.
- Experience in Project management.
- Experience at Sister/Charge Nurse level or managing medical device training.
- Experience of team leadership and development.
- Experience of staff appraisal and disciplinary procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
- oIn depth knowledge of the operation and clinical applications of a variety of medical devices.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up complex documents and spreadsheets.
- oAbility to use advanced features of a computerised equipment management database system.
- oGood organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage work areas and work load of self and the wider team.
- oGood written and verbal communication skills.
- oGood customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on trust wide issues relating to clinical equipment management and user training
- oFlexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working
- oAbility to work within an effective and efficient team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Practicing Medical devices management/Registered Clinical Technologist
- oDegree in or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- oWillingness to travel between and work at other sites.
- oEvidence of regular participation in relevant training courses and seminars.
Desirable
- Project management qualification (Prince2)
- NAMDET Membership (National Association of Medical Device Educators & Trainers)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a clinical environment in a variety of healthcare settings
- oCurrently band 6 level as a minimum (in an area utilising frequent use and variety medical devices)
- oExperience of working within a Quality Management System and evidence of active participation in continuous improvement.
- oExperience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations and undertaking audits
- oExperience with applying right IPC rules.
Desirable
- Experience in Medical device evaluation.
- Experience in Project management.
- Experience at Sister/Charge Nurse level or managing medical device training.
- Experience of team leadership and development.
- Experience of staff appraisal and disciplinary procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
- oIn depth knowledge of the operation and clinical applications of a variety of medical devices.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up complex documents and spreadsheets.
- oAbility to use advanced features of a computerised equipment management database system.
- oGood organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage work areas and work load of self and the wider team.
- oGood written and verbal communication skills.
- oGood customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on trust wide issues relating to clinical equipment management and user training
- oFlexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working
- oAbility to work within an effective and efficient team
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
