Job summary
We are recruiting for a Medical Device Training & Library Officer who will facilitate medical device training and library services across the organisation.
The post holder will support the medical devices training manager in providing and recording core medical devices training, ensuring trust compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and arrange externally provided training where necessary to assist Departmental Trainers in arranging training for medical devices.
The post holder will be guided by the Trust-wide policies, strategies and long-term solutions related to medical device issues and will provide Trust-wide advice and solutions on medical device management issues.
Main duties of the job
- Facilitate and support Trust wide programmes to address training and competency for all clinical staff groups in the safe use of medical devices.
- Assist in developing strategies, policies and procedures to underpin and facilitate the implementation of device training for all staff groups.
- Actively teach and provide highly specialised advice to all staff groups in the use of basic and highly complex medical devices, requiring high-level manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
- Be responsible for the management of staff training records in relation to the above.
- Provide high levels of technical support to Trust staff in the appropriate use of specialised medical equipment on a day to day basis.
- Maintain and keep up to date a database of staff competency on medical devices and of Key Trainers (Train the Trainers), ward managers/equivalent.
- The post holder will supervise an effective equipment library service to all wards / departments and maintain library services in line with departmental objectives.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management / Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with medical devices
- Ability to deliver training programmes
- Experience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations on medical device training compliance
- Experience in medical device asset management
- Experience in the Medical Equipment Library
Desirable
- Supervisory experience within a healthcare environment
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of medical device management / legislation
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience working within a NHS setting in a Clinical Engineering department
- Competent in minute taking
Desirable
- Experience in Project management
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management / Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with medical devices
- Ability to deliver training programmes
- Experience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations on medical device training compliance
- Experience in medical device asset management
- Experience in the Medical Equipment Library
Desirable
- Supervisory experience within a healthcare environment
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of medical device management / legislation
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience working within a NHS setting in a Clinical Engineering department
- Competent in minute taking
Desirable
- Experience in Project management
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).
