Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Band 4 Clinical Engineer, supporting the safe management of medical devices across our hospitals and partner organisations.
This role is ideal for someone eager to enter the Clinical Engineering profession, with a willingness to learn and develop hands-on technical skills. Full training will be provided both in-house and through external courses, offering a strong foundation for an excellent long-term career in the medical devices field.
You will work as part of a supportive team, carrying out equipment maintenance, repairs and electrical safety testing while engaging with clinical staff to help deliver high-quality patient care.
You will work core hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with the option to take on overtime when available. Full shift details will be covered at interview.
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Main duties of the job
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspection, repair, commissioning and decommissioning of a wide range of medical devices in accordance with departmental procedures, manufacturer guidance and relevant safety standards.
Assess, diagnose and rectify equipment faults using systematic fault-finding techniques, ensuring equipment is restored to manufacturer specifications and escalating complex issues where appropriate.
Perform electrical safety testing in accordance with IEC 60601 and IEC 62353 standards and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, COSHH, and WEEE regulations.
Liaise with clinical users, manufacturers, suppliers and clinical departments to coordinate maintenance activities and provide technical advice and assistance as required.
Maintain accurate technical records within the e-Quip database, manage spare parts and consumable stock levels and ensure workshop tools and facilities are maintained in a safe and organised condition.
Support the implementation of corrective actions for Medical Device Alerts (MDAs), Field Safety Notices (FSNs) and investigations relating to Datix-reported medical device incidents.
Support maintenance activities at partner organisation sites as required.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the full lifecycle management of medical devices across Trust and partner organisation sites, ensuring equipment is maintained and serviced to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.
Duties include planned preventative maintenance, calibration, electrical safety testing in accordance with relevant standards, acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment and the decommissioning and disposal of obsolete medical devices.
The role involves assessing and prioritising reported faults based on clinical risk and operational impact, undertaking systematic fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and performance verification to ensure equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer specifications and relevant regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with clinical users, the Equipment Library, Medical Devices Training Team, manufacturers and external suppliers to support the effective management and availability of medical equipment across clinical services.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely technical records within the e-Quip asset management system, managing spare parts and consumable stock levels, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions for Medical Device Alerts (MDAs), Field Safety Notices (FSNs), and investigations relating to medical device incidents reported via Datix.
The postholder will maintain a safe, clean and well-organised working environment and carry out duties in accordance with Trust policies and all relevant health and safety, infection prevention and control, COSHH and WEEE regulations. The role may involve travel to partner organisation sites and occasional overnight stays where service requirements dictate.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional opportunities for overtime. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements where service needs allow and these can be discussed further at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the full lifecycle management of medical devices across Trust and partner organisation sites, ensuring equipment is maintained and serviced to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.
Duties include planned preventative maintenance, calibration, electrical safety testing in accordance with relevant standards, acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment and the decommissioning and disposal of obsolete medical devices.
The role involves assessing and prioritising reported faults based on clinical risk and operational impact, undertaking systematic fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and performance verification to ensure equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer specifications and relevant regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with clinical users, the Equipment Library, Medical Devices Training Team, manufacturers and external suppliers to support the effective management and availability of medical equipment across clinical services.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely technical records within the e-Quip asset management system, managing spare parts and consumable stock levels, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions for Medical Device Alerts (MDAs), Field Safety Notices (FSNs), and investigations relating to medical device incidents reported via Datix.
The postholder will maintain a safe, clean and well-organised working environment and carry out duties in accordance with Trust policies and all relevant health and safety, infection prevention and control, COSHH and WEEE regulations. The role may involve travel to partner organisation sites and occasional overnight stays where service requirements dictate.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional opportunities for overtime. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements where service needs allow and these can be discussed further at interview.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Attendance to relevant medical devices technical trainings.
- Professional registration.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of maintenance, repair, calibration and safety testing of medical devices
- Knowledge of design principles of medical devices, including electric, electro-mechanical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of tools and testing equipment commonly used within Clinical Engineering environments
- Understanding of IT networks
- Understanding of inventory management principles.
- Understanding of record keeping and database usage.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the e-Quip medical device management database.
- Knowledge of manufacturer-specific equipment.
- Knowledge of EPR systems.
Experience
Essential
- No prior working experience required
Desirable
- Prior experience in working in a workshop environment.
- Prior working experience in Clinical Engineering
- Prior working experience with tools and testing equipment commonly used within Clinical Engineering environments
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Attendance to relevant medical devices technical trainings.
- Professional registration.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of maintenance, repair, calibration and safety testing of medical devices
- Knowledge of design principles of medical devices, including electric, electro-mechanical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of tools and testing equipment commonly used within Clinical Engineering environments
- Understanding of IT networks
- Understanding of inventory management principles.
- Understanding of record keeping and database usage.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the e-Quip medical device management database.
- Knowledge of manufacturer-specific equipment.
- Knowledge of EPR systems.
Experience
Essential
- No prior working experience required
Desirable
- Prior experience in working in a workshop environment.
- Prior working experience in Clinical Engineering
- Prior working experience with tools and testing equipment commonly used within Clinical Engineering environments
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).
