Job summary
This is a very exciting opportunity to help shape a service development at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The team is expanding to provide a high-quality technical support service to both Theatres and Critical Care. This includes supporting anaesthetic machines, physiological monitoring systems and a range of ventilators that have previously been supported by external maintenance contracts.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Technologist with a passion for delivering high-quality care and excited to work in challenging clinical environments. You will be supported with a comprehensive mix of internal and external training.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Engineering section provides a whole-life medical equipment management service. The team is made up of highly skilled technologists, engineers and Clinical Scientists who cover various functions including:
o Advice & assistance with selection of medical devices and accessories
o Capital planning and replacement
o Acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment
o Planned Periodical Maintenance (PPM)
o Repairs and Corrective maintenance
o Coordination of safety actions and notices
o Decommissioning of redundant equipment
o Maintaining a database and records of all medical equipment
The Section has specialist workshops in NNU, Critical Care, Theatres, NHNN, Westmoreland Street and the RNTNE Hospital.
The purpose of the role is:
To provide senior level, technical and engineering support to the Critical Care NHNN workshop, covering all Critical Care and Theatre areas involving fault diagnosis, repair and servicing including workshop tidiness, records of work done and stock control.
To work according to an agreed rota, in liaison with the Team leader, so as to provide continuity of cover.
To contribute to the development of the service by way of process improvement, work instructions etc.,
To participate in supervision and training of less experienced technologists,
To set up equipment for use, explaining the use and interpretation of readings to clinical staff.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We expect interviews to take place w/c 19th January. Interviews will consist of a panel interview, and skills assessments.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
We expect interviews to take place w/c 19th January. Interviews will consist of a panel interview, and skills assessments.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BEng / BSc or equivalent in Engineering or Physical Science OR HND or equivalent and demonstrable experience to postgraduate level
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IET, IPEM
- Registration with RCT as Clinical Technologist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operating a wide range of medical devices
- Experience of working in a wide range of clinical areas including theatres and critical care
- Practical experience in the use of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for fine adjustment of life critical settings
- Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
- Able to use Excel, Word, power point etc. and able to use medical equipment database system and and manufacturer's diagnostics and configuration apps
- Ability to audit, and to be audited
- Ability to apply health & safety knowledge and follow local procedures to act in a safe manner at all times
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BEng / BSc or equivalent in Engineering or Physical Science OR HND or equivalent and demonstrable experience to postgraduate level
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IET, IPEM
- Registration with RCT as Clinical Technologist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operating a wide range of medical devices
- Experience of working in a wide range of clinical areas including theatres and critical care
- Practical experience in the use of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for fine adjustment of life critical settings
- Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
- Able to use Excel, Word, power point etc. and able to use medical equipment database system and and manufacturer's diagnostics and configuration apps
- Ability to audit, and to be audited
- Ability to apply health & safety knowledge and follow local procedures to act in a safe manner at all times
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queens Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
