Job summary
The EBME Department is responsible for delivering complete medical equipment management on behalf of the Trust to include City Road and allMoorfields outreach sites.
The post holder will complement an existing EBME team who are responsible for delivering effective management, servicing and repair of all Trust medical equipment to include all Moorfields outreach sites
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complement an existing EBME team who are responsible for delivering effective management, servicing and repair of all Trust medical equipment to include all Moorfields outreach sites.The candidate we seek will be qualified to degree in engineering with practical experience in electro-medical engineering workshop practices andtechnical skill with medical equipment.
The post-holder must exercise a high degree of initiative, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to prioritise their own workload. Themain base is City Road however travelling to work cross all sites is expected.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will complement an existing EBME team who are responsible for delivering effective management, servicing and repair of all Trust medical equipment to include all Moorfields outreach sites.
- Attend to equipment breakdowns which have been logged by way of the Trust intranet and the EBME medical equipment job form.
- In line with manufacturers recommendations, carry out routine PPM servicing on a range of medical equipment to include specialised ophthalmic equipment.
- Carry out asset verification and equipment evaluation, to help effectively manage the Trusts medical equipment assets and asset replacement program.
- Responsible for meeting the agreed site based Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Working with 3rd party suppliers to provide the Trust with service and support in line with their agreed contract obligations.
- Responsible for providing technical expertise relating to medical devices and the environment in which they are used, for example, liaising with the MHRA, professional end users and any other agency or interested party
- Resource materials, spare parts and service providers.
- Check that equipment performs to manufacturers specification.
- Carry out calibration, quality control, safety, commissioning and acceptance testing.
- Carry out electrical and functional safety checks.
- Remove unsafe/uneconomic equipment from service and prepare it for safe disposal
- Using technical and clinical experience, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
- Plan and Prioritize own work.
- Keep accurate records of all work performed and update all appropriate records.
- Raising Purchase Orders for the procurement of goods and services to facilitate the prompt return to service of equipment.
- Inform the Manager and other EBME staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Post holders care.
- Act as identified engineer for one or more clinical areas, acting as first point of clinical contact and acquiring specific knowledge on particular items of equipment.
- Ensure customers receive a high quality, prompt and efficient service and are kept up to date on the progress of their outstanding work
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will complement an existing EBME team who are responsible for delivering effective management, servicing and repair of all Trust medical equipment to include all Moorfields outreach sites.
- Attend to equipment breakdowns which have been logged by way of the Trust intranet and the EBME medical equipment job form.
- In line with manufacturers recommendations, carry out routine PPM servicing on a range of medical equipment to include specialised ophthalmic equipment.
- Carry out asset verification and equipment evaluation, to help effectively manage the Trusts medical equipment assets and asset replacement program.
- Responsible for meeting the agreed site based Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Working with 3rd party suppliers to provide the Trust with service and support in line with their agreed contract obligations.
- Responsible for providing technical expertise relating to medical devices and the environment in which they are used, for example, liaising with the MHRA, professional end users and any other agency or interested party
- Resource materials, spare parts and service providers.
- Check that equipment performs to manufacturers specification.
- Carry out calibration, quality control, safety, commissioning and acceptance testing.
- Carry out electrical and functional safety checks.
- Remove unsafe/uneconomic equipment from service and prepare it for safe disposal
- Using technical and clinical experience, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
- Plan and Prioritize own work.
- Keep accurate records of all work performed and update all appropriate records.
- Raising Purchase Orders for the procurement of goods and services to facilitate the prompt return to service of equipment.
- Inform the Manager and other EBME staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Post holders care.
- Act as identified engineer for one or more clinical areas, acting as first point of clinical contact and acquiring specific knowledge on particular items of equipment.
- Ensure customers receive a high quality, prompt and efficient service and are kept up to date on the progress of their outstanding work
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computing
- EST certified
Desirable
- Registration as a Clinical Technologist
- Post graduate degree in Medical Devices Management, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of test procedure used to verify the performance of medical equipment
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Ophthalmic Medical Equipment
- Experience of working under a Quality Management System
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of test procedures used to verify safety and performance of specialist medical equipment
- Extensive knowledge of Medical Equipment Databases
- Competency in Microsoft word and Excel software packages
Desirable
- Knowledge Medical Technology Networking/Connectivity
- Knowledge Medical Technology Standards & legislation
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Sound understanding of scientific and engineering technologies used in medical equipment
- Ability to diagnose complex faults
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Good listening skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computing
- EST certified
Desirable
- Registration as a Clinical Technologist
- Post graduate degree in Medical Devices Management, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of test procedure used to verify the performance of medical equipment
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Ophthalmic Medical Equipment
- Experience of working under a Quality Management System
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of test procedures used to verify safety and performance of specialist medical equipment
- Extensive knowledge of Medical Equipment Databases
- Competency in Microsoft word and Excel software packages
Desirable
- Knowledge Medical Technology Networking/Connectivity
- Knowledge Medical Technology Standards & legislation
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Sound understanding of scientific and engineering technologies used in medical equipment
- Ability to diagnose complex faults
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Good listening skills
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.
