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
This position is ideal for someone with hands-on electronics/electrical experience and looking for an opportunity to get in to medical equipment.
This post will give you the chance to familiarise yourself with the various types of medical equipment, risks associated with the devices, and pertaining regulations.
This position also provides the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience with various types of test equipment used for calibration and repair, as well as in-house training on various medical device.
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.
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.
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.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide technical support to the clinical team in the hospital with main aim of maintaining medical device and assisting clinical staff with day to day queries relating to Medical Device.
Updating of Medical device database records as and when required, supporting procurement, commissioning and installation of new devices.
To adopt and promote a customer-focused culture, understanding customer requirements and ensuring that communication is timely and effectively
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
To provide technical support to the clinical team in the hospital with main aim of maintaining medical device and assisting clinical staff with day to day queries relating to Medical Device.
Updating of Medical device database records as and when required, supporting procurement, commissioning and installation of new devices.
To adopt and promote a customer-focused culture, understanding customer requirements and ensuring that communication is timely and effectively
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ or other equivalent qualification in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
Desirable
- Attended service/maintenance courses in Electrical or Electronic engineering.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of electrical equipment.
- Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques.
Desirable
- Experience within an EBME/Clinical Engineering department.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ or other equivalent qualification in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
Desirable
- Attended service/maintenance courses in Electrical or Electronic engineering.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of electrical equipment.
- Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques.
Desirable
- Experience within an EBME/Clinical Engineering department.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
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).
