Job summary
We
are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible trainee engineer to join a
dynamic team of engineers providing a comprehensive repair, maintenance and
service to a range of healthcare providers across the Surrey and Hampshire
area.
We
are looking for a trainee Technician with a good grounding in electrical and electronic
systems. Full manufacturer training will be provided to enable the individuals
to work independently.
HNC/D
in electronics / electrical engineering or equivalent technical qualification
and experience is required. Applicants with less experience may be considered
and initially appointed at a lower pay band.
You
will have/develop skills in the following areas: good grounding in electrical
and electronic engineering systems to component level.
The
NHS is moving to 7-day working so flexibility of working patterns is expected
within HPL.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will be a member of the electronic medical equipment (EME) team who will build on their basic skills and education to be able to perform electrical safety testing (EST) and some planned preventative maintenance (PPM) under the direction of the EME workshop manager.
Providing cover for the medical equipment library administrator (approx. 2 mornings per week and to cover annual leave).
Providing cover for the electronic medical equipment front of house administrator (approx. 1 day per week and to cover annual leave).
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1. Technical
The
role calls for someone from an electronics/instrumentation engineering
background and as such the post holder will require an understanding across a
range of technologies and serviced that are covered by the EME team.
Engagement with third party vendors to identify
suitable spares and materials to support maintenance and repair of medical
equipment.
The ability to learn about new technologies in a
dynamic working environment and to effectively follow policies and procedures.
Travel
to other sites will be required as part of this role.
3.2 Professional and Qualifications
To
work towards achievement of registration as a Clinical Technologist on the
Register of Clinical Technologist (RCT).
The
post holder will be expected to ensure that where skills lack and experience
need to be developed, either within the team or at a personal level that these
will be attained, to further the work of the Department.
HNC Electronic Engineering or equivalent and
knowledge and experience equivalent
Sound knowledge of electrical and electronic
engineering, precision electro-mechanical and computer systems.
3.3
General working requirements
To
implement and ensure compliance with the departments quality policies in the
areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility.
To
carry out all duties in accordance with the requirements of the Health and
Safety at Work Act, relevant Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of practice
and Local Rules.
To
participate in overtime when required.
To adopt flexible work practices in the event of
emergencies or equipment failures, according to department and professional
guidelines
To provide cover for the Equipment library
administrator role for up-to 2 mornings per week and during periods when the
post-holder is absent.
To provide cover for the EME Front of house role
for up-to 1 day per week and during periods when the post-holder is absent.
To
undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade as required by the EME
Workshop Manager.
This is an outline
of duties and responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list and further
details can be obtained from the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1. Technical
The
role calls for someone from an electronics/instrumentation engineering
background and as such the post holder will require an understanding across a
range of technologies and serviced that are covered by the EME team.
Engagement with third party vendors to identify
suitable spares and materials to support maintenance and repair of medical
equipment.
The ability to learn about new technologies in a
dynamic working environment and to effectively follow policies and procedures.
Travel
to other sites will be required as part of this role.
3.2 Professional and Qualifications
To
work towards achievement of registration as a Clinical Technologist on the
Register of Clinical Technologist (RCT).
The
post holder will be expected to ensure that where skills lack and experience
need to be developed, either within the team or at a personal level that these
will be attained, to further the work of the Department.
HNC Electronic Engineering or equivalent and
knowledge and experience equivalent
Sound knowledge of electrical and electronic
engineering, precision electro-mechanical and computer systems.
3.3
General working requirements
To
implement and ensure compliance with the departments quality policies in the
areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility.
To
carry out all duties in accordance with the requirements of the Health and
Safety at Work Act, relevant Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of practice
and Local Rules.
To
participate in overtime when required.
To adopt flexible work practices in the event of
emergencies or equipment failures, according to department and professional
guidelines
To provide cover for the Equipment library
administrator role for up-to 2 mornings per week and during periods when the
post-holder is absent.
To provide cover for the EME Front of house role
for up-to 1 day per week and during periods when the post-holder is absent.
To
undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade as required by the EME
Workshop Manager.
This is an outline
of duties and responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list and further
details can be obtained from the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook etc
- - Good grounding in the basics of electronic and electrical engineering
Qualifications
Essential
- - HNC / HND level education, equivalent professional qualifications or relevant experience of operating at this level
Desirable
- - Professional Registration
- - Additional specialist knowledge acquired through Manufacture training or equivalent experience
- - Registration as Clinical Technologist or Scientist
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook etc
- - Good grounding in the basics of electronic and electrical engineering
Qualifications
Essential
- - HNC / HND level education, equivalent professional qualifications or relevant experience of operating at this level
Desirable
- - Professional Registration
- - Additional specialist knowledge acquired through Manufacture training or equivalent experience
- - Registration as Clinical Technologist or Scientist
