Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a person to join the Trust's Electronics & Medical Engineering team. The successful candidate will be involved in the routine maintenance, calibration and repair of a wide range of medical devices including infusion pumps, patient monitoring, ventilators, renal and pathology equipment, used within a modern Hospital environment, Knowledge of CCTV systems would be beneficial.
The post holder will be required to rotate to any hospital site/location to meet the demands of the service.
Applicants should be qualified to HNC level or have equivalent experience in electronics or electrical engineering and will be able to demonstrate relevant experience in an electronic/electrical engineering field.
You will need to be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to use your own initiative when required.
- Interview Date: 7 January 2025
- 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
The Medical Engineering Department deals with a wide range of medical device maintenance and repairs. No two days are the same, you may be working on a general ward one day and an operating theatre environment the next. If you like a challenge and have keen problem solving skills then we would love to hear from you. We have a variety of training opportunities to develop your pathway with us.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, 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 Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a range of medical electronic devices, some of which are complex and technologically advanced requiring an in depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
- Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of medical equipment within the hospital, community premises and patients homes.
- Acceptance test new equipment.
- Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices
Please note it is 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 Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a range of medical electronic devices, some of which are complex and technologically advanced requiring an in depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
- Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of medical equipment within the hospital, community premises and patients homes.
- Acceptance test new equipment.
- Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices
Please note it is 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
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BEng or HNC (or equivalent) plus short courses, or equivalent training and experience.
- Current full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
- NHS Biomedical Equipment Practice Course (Btec).
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an electronic maintenance related discipline.
- A sound working knowledge of current analogue and digital electronics is essential.
- An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
- A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS regulations and guidance relating to medical device maintenance.
- Previous experience working in a medical electronics maintenance field.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
- Ability to effectively communicate with NHS staff at all levels
- Excellent analytical skills
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail.
- Good levels of manual dexterity
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BEng or HNC (or equivalent) plus short courses, or equivalent training and experience.
- Current full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
- NHS Biomedical Equipment Practice Course (Btec).
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an electronic maintenance related discipline.
- A sound working knowledge of current analogue and digital electronics is essential.
- An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
- A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS regulations and guidance relating to medical device maintenance.
- Previous experience working in a medical electronics maintenance field.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
- Ability to effectively communicate with NHS staff at all levels
- Excellent analytical skills
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail.
- Good levels of manual dexterity
Desirable
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).
