Job summary
There is a requirement for an enthusiastic person to join the Trust's Electronics & Medical Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance, calibration and repair of a wide range of medical devices including life support equipment such as anaesthetic machines, ventilators, renal and other highly complex specialist equipment used within a modern hospital environment. Knowledge of CCTV systems & medical equipment networking would be beneficial.
- Interview Date: 6 December 2024
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
A Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study/experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline is essential, as is a current driving license as the post-holder will be required to take part in an emergency on-call rota and may be required to carry out maintenance on other hospital sites, in patient's homes or in the community.
The successful candidate will be required to rotate to any hospital site/location to meet the demands of the service. The base site will be confirmed at interview.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Senior Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a broad spectrum of medical electronic devices, many of which are highly specialised, complex and technologically advanced, requiring an in depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
- Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of specialist medical equipment.
- Acceptance test new equipment.
- Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
- Take a lead role in major installations
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Senior Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a broad spectrum of medical electronic devices, many of which are highly specialised, complex and technologically advanced, requiring an in depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
- Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of specialist medical equipment.
- Acceptance test new equipment.
- Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
- Take a lead role in major installations
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive knowledge of medical device technology and current analogue/digital electronic techniques to degree level standards is essential.
- A sound working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
- A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, suppliers and customers
- Excellent analytical skills
- Report writing
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail
Desirable
- Use of spreadsheets
- Teaching and presentation
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive practical experience as a Medical Electronics Technician
- Good level of knowledge of medical device management and related issues
- Awareness of risk management protocols.
Desirable
- Supervisory skills.
- Interest in Health & Safety matters
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study / experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline.
- Evidence of CPD including completion of specialist manufacturers training courses (post graduate level equivalent).
Desirable
- Degree plus post graduate level qualification would be advantageous
- ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
- Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Practice Course (Eastwood Park)
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive knowledge of medical device technology and current analogue/digital electronic techniques to degree level standards is essential.
- A sound working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
- A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, suppliers and customers
- Excellent analytical skills
- Report writing
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail
Desirable
- Use of spreadsheets
- Teaching and presentation
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive practical experience as a Medical Electronics Technician
- Good level of knowledge of medical device management and related issues
- Awareness of risk management protocols.
Desirable
- Supervisory skills.
- Interest in Health & Safety matters
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study / experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline.
- Evidence of CPD including completion of specialist manufacturers training courses (post graduate level equivalent).
Desirable
- Degree plus post graduate level qualification would be advantageous
- ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
- Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Practice Course (Eastwood Park)
Other
Essential
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).
