Job summary
To assist the EBME Manager and wider EBME team in the repair and maintenance of the Trust's medical devices. Developing and enhancing the delivery of a high quality, accredited service to all users. To service, repair and review medical equipment in the Trust including planning of planned preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and instructions. To work in accordance with the department's BS: EN: ISO 9001:2015 QA standard.
Main duties of the job
Service and repair of medical equipment
Following PPM schedules for medical equipment and following manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
Acceptance and performance testing of medical devices
Maintain/obtain the running the departments ISO accreditation including carrying out an audit schedule
To provide technical support in the community, be a car owner and be prepared to insure and use car for Trust purposes
Contribute towards developing EBME policies and services to the Trust, to both the external health agenda, and internal initiatives.
To assist in ensuring Stockport Community medical equipment is maintained to current manufacturers and CQC recommendations.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service and repair of medical equipment
Following PPM schedules for medical equipment and following manufacturers recommendations and instructions.
Acceptance and performance testing of medical devices
Maintain/obtain the running the departments ISO accreditation including carrying out an audit schedule
To provide technical support in the community, be a car owner and be prepared to insure and use car for Trust purposes
Contribute towards developing EBME policies and services to the Trust, to both the external health agenda, and internal initiatives.
To assist in ensuring Stockport Community medical equipment is maintained to current manufacturers and CQC recommendations.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service and repair of medical equipment
Following PPM schedules for medical equipment and following manufacturers recommendations and instructions.
Acceptance and performance testing of medical devices
Maintain/obtain the running the departments ISO accreditation including carrying out an audit schedule
To provide technical support in the community, be a car owner and be prepared to insure and use car for Trust purposes
Contribute towards developing EBME policies and services to the Trust, to both the external health agenda, and internal initiatives.
To assist in ensuring Stockport Community medical equipment is maintained to current manufacturers and CQC recommendations.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- experience of medical equipment service & repair
Desirable
- Degree in Clinical Technology
Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working within an engineering field.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in the application of mechanical and electronic engineering
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Technical knowledge of general basic medical equipment.
Desirable
- Advanced technical problem solving skills.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- experience of medical equipment service & repair
Desirable
- Degree in Clinical Technology
Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working within an engineering field.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in the application of mechanical and electronic engineering
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Technical knowledge of general basic medical equipment.
Desirable
- Advanced technical problem solving skills.
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).
