Job summary
An exciting new vacancy has arisen for a Medical Engineering Technician within Medical Electronics Department.
The Medical Electronics Department will be responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of all medical equipment across WWL's services. As this is a brand-new service, the successful applicant will be expected to work with minimum supervision, and demonstrate a very proactive, enthusiastic approach to their work in order to introduce best practise solutions from the outset.
The applicant should possess an HNC in electrical / electronic engineering and have experience of working in the field of electrical / electronic maintenance, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Experience of working with engineering databases would be a distinct advantage.
The role will require the post holder to travel across the Wigan & Leigh area in a works vehicle as part of their normal daily duties. A full, current UK driving license will be required.
This is a permanent post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible approach will be required, with the occasional requirement to work outside of normal clinic hours.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include acceptance testing of new equipment, minor repairs and planned preventative maintenance. A knowledge of cleaning / decontamination procedures would be an advantage.
The role will offer training & the opportunity to progress throughout the Trusts engineering services.
You will be self-motivated and well-organised, capable of planning and executing the maintenance of equipment used in various levels of clinical areas. This requires good communication and negotiation skills as you will be required to organise access arrangements with equipment users and external suppliers in conjunction with other divisions.
You will also be expected to ensure efficient use of financial resources within the department and any other tasks required for effective operation of the department.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for detailed list of responsibilities.
Main duties include:
- Collect and deliver medical equipment prior to and post decontamination, storage and servicing across the WWL sites.
- Using the departments vehicle when appropriate. This will involve communicating technical related information to technical / non-technical staff and your own colleagues
- Disassemble and reassemble medical equipment for decontamination and repair as required using your skills of dexterity and co-ordination with the aid of precision tools and specialised test equipment
- Clean and decontaminate medical equipment prior to service, repair and storage in accordance with department procedures to ensure that equipment is safe for ones self and other engineering technicians to carry out their duties and to prevent cross infection to patients
- Service and repair a range of medical equipment within the Trust diagnosing faults on complex equipment using test equipment and dedicated computer software provided
- Carry out electrical safety testing on serviced and repaired complex medical equipment that is to be used for patient care with the test equipment provided to ensure that the results obtained are within the stated limits and values
- Maintain the statutory and general records appertaining to the work of the Medical Electronics Department that will include equipment history, maintenance, test results, technical updates, mandatory upgrades and modifications, and stock control
- Use Oracle as required and liaise with contractors and external companies in dealing with ordering / invoicing etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for detailed list of responsibilities.
Main duties include:
- Collect and deliver medical equipment prior to and post decontamination, storage and servicing across the WWL sites.
- Using the departments vehicle when appropriate. This will involve communicating technical related information to technical / non-technical staff and your own colleagues
- Disassemble and reassemble medical equipment for decontamination and repair as required using your skills of dexterity and co-ordination with the aid of precision tools and specialised test equipment
- Clean and decontaminate medical equipment prior to service, repair and storage in accordance with department procedures to ensure that equipment is safe for ones self and other engineering technicians to carry out their duties and to prevent cross infection to patients
- Service and repair a range of medical equipment within the Trust diagnosing faults on complex equipment using test equipment and dedicated computer software provided
- Carry out electrical safety testing on serviced and repaired complex medical equipment that is to be used for patient care with the test equipment provided to ensure that the results obtained are within the stated limits and values
- Maintain the statutory and general records appertaining to the work of the Medical Electronics Department that will include equipment history, maintenance, test results, technical updates, mandatory upgrades and modifications, and stock control
- Use Oracle as required and liaise with contractors and external companies in dealing with ordering / invoicing etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in electronic / electrical repair and maintenance and attend manufacturers short courses. Or equivalent relevant experience in an electronic / electrical environment.
Desirable
- ECDL European Computer Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in electronic / electrical engineering repair or maintenance.
Desirable
- Previous employment in a health care maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of the safe operation and techniques used within a maintenance environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with other professions. Must be able to work using own initiative as work will be managed rather than supervised.
- Highly versatile and receptive to training initiatives and change. Have good dexterity with an eye for detail.
- Good communicator
- Have good dexterity with an eye for detail.
Desirable
- Geographically familiar with the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh area.
- Be computer literate in the use of Microsoft windows operating systems and applications.
- Ability to work with databases etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general knowledge.
- Good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
- Fully conversant with electrical safety testing techniques
Additional
Essential
- Primarily to be involved with the repair and servicing of High Risk devices i.e. Defibs Infusion devices i.e. syringe and I.V pumps, PCA's etc, Non-Invasive Ventilators, CPaps, Medical Gas system (Flowmeters and suction controllers (VAC) etc
- Full driving licence.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in electronic / electrical repair and maintenance and attend manufacturers short courses. Or equivalent relevant experience in an electronic / electrical environment.
Desirable
- ECDL European Computer Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in electronic / electrical engineering repair or maintenance.
Desirable
- Previous employment in a health care maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of the safe operation and techniques used within a maintenance environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with other professions. Must be able to work using own initiative as work will be managed rather than supervised.
- Highly versatile and receptive to training initiatives and change. Have good dexterity with an eye for detail.
- Good communicator
- Have good dexterity with an eye for detail.
Desirable
- Geographically familiar with the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh area.
- Be computer literate in the use of Microsoft windows operating systems and applications.
- Ability to work with databases etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general knowledge.
- Good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
- Fully conversant with electrical safety testing techniques
Additional
Essential
- Primarily to be involved with the repair and servicing of High Risk devices i.e. Defibs Infusion devices i.e. syringe and I.V pumps, PCA's etc, Non-Invasive Ventilators, CPaps, Medical Gas system (Flowmeters and suction controllers (VAC) etc
- Full driving licence.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
