Job summary
An exciting opportunity to hold a unique position in our Clinical Engineering team. We are looking for enthusiastic budding engineer, eager to learn and with a flexible approach to work
The position necessitates the incumbent to possess knowledge and expertise in the Electrical/Electronic engineering fields. A thorough understanding of physiological measurements is also required. Furthermore, the role demands in-depth knowledge and skills to specialise in clinical/technical services that need enhanced support and guidance in the application and management of intricate medical devices.
This post will give you the chance to apply your expertise within the hospital, up keeping and maintaining various types of medical equipment, mitigating the risks associated with the devices, and adhering to related regulations.
This position also provides the opportunity to acquire more experience on wide variety of critical device, with an opportunity to attend OEM and in house training courses.
This position is ideal for someone with relevant experience in biomedical engineering and looking for an exciting opportunity to get further his or her careers.
Our Clinical Engineering Department is an expanding and constantly evolving work place, with exciting future opportunities to grow and progress.
Main duties of the job
To help maintain and upkeep of medical devices in the hospital as recommended by the device manufacturers. This includes carrying out planned preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of clinical equipment to ensure that the manufacturer's functional and safety specifications are met.
Working on Medical equipment database to keep a complete and accurate technical records of work performed.
Assisting in general day to day working of the department, helping Clinical staff with technical issue relating to medical devices, liaising with Device manufacturers and helping in maintaining stock levels.
Be part of regular in house and OEM training courses with a view to keep abreast with the latest clinical and technical developments in Clinical Engineering.
Please see attached job description for full details.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. It is an exciting time at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital as maternity, neonatal, critical care and theatre services will be moving to the brand new Acute Services Block (ASB) and New Ward Block in Autumn 2025. Care will be delivered in modern, uplifting and fit for purpose environments and will enhance the patient experience.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will form part of a team maintaining medical equipment across the trust and is required to work within the requirements of the Department of Health regulations, Care Quality Commission Standards, Trust employment policies and the Trust policy for the management of medical devices to a high standard of safety and accountability.
The post holder liaises and works closely with other Healthcare Professionals, manufacturers representatives, engineers and other technical staff to provide applications advice, device evaluation, acceptance testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of a diverse range of diagnostic, therapeutic and point of care testing equipment, ensuring it functions correctly, is within calibration limits and safe for patient and staff use.
Please see attached job description for full details.
This vacancy may close early if application numbers are high, so early application is advised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will form part of a team maintaining medical equipment across the trust and is required to work within the requirements of the Department of Health regulations, Care Quality Commission Standards, Trust employment policies and the Trust policy for the management of medical devices to a high standard of safety and accountability.
The post holder liaises and works closely with other Healthcare Professionals, manufacturers representatives, engineers and other technical staff to provide applications advice, device evaluation, acceptance testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of a diverse range of diagnostic, therapeutic and point of care testing equipment, ensuring it functions correctly, is within calibration limits and safe for patient and staff use.
Please see attached job description for full details.
This vacancy may close early if application numbers are high, so early application is advised.
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a field of Medical electronic maintenance and repair.
- Experience in maintenance of infusion pumps, obs. Monitors, Cardiac monitors, defibrillator, CTG monitors resuscitaire etc.
Desirable
- Experience in maintenance of Critical devices, Ventilators, Anaesthetic machines, Electrosurgical system etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Biomedical, Medical or electronic Engineering or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- Certification in maintenance of infusion pumps, Cardiac monitors, defibrillator, CTG monitors, resuscitaire etc. from OEM
Desirable
- Certification in maintenance of Critical devices, Ventilators Anaesthetic machines, Diathermy etc. from OEM
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a field of Medical electronic maintenance and repair.
- Experience in maintenance of infusion pumps, obs. Monitors, Cardiac monitors, defibrillator, CTG monitors resuscitaire etc.
Desirable
- Experience in maintenance of Critical devices, Ventilators, Anaesthetic machines, Electrosurgical system etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Biomedical, Medical or electronic Engineering or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- Certification in maintenance of infusion pumps, Cardiac monitors, defibrillator, CTG monitors, resuscitaire etc. from OEM
Desirable
- Certification in maintenance of Critical devices, Ventilators Anaesthetic machines, Diathermy etc. from OEM
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).
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