MEMS Clinical Technologist

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Electronics Service Engineer (Clinical Technologist)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic engineer to join our Electromedical Engineering Team in Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS), providing technical equipment support to clinical teams.

Based at the Royal United Hospital the successful applicant will be expected to work in the RUH with some travel in the local area to carry out work at other Healthcare providers using hospital vehicle provided, therefore a current driving licence is essential.

You will be qualified to City & Guilds/BTEC, or HNC/degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or relevant subject and have experience in maintaining and repairing electronic equipment, other time served engineering experience will also be considered. You will have good practical skills and sound knowledge of equipment maintenance to board level. A candidate with limited experience would be considered if they can demonstrate a good practical aptitude as medical equipment training will be provided within the role.

Duties include completing planned maintenance, repair, calibration, and testing of a wide range of medical equipment. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

With a starting quota of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and access to the NHS pension scheme with employer contribution this is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to join the biomedical engineering sector.

Main duties of the job

Duties include being responsible for the planned maintenance and repair of medical equipment including carrying out inspections and electrical safety tests. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. You will be expected to drive the department vehicle therefore a current driving licence is essential.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-4845994-D

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • C&G /ONC/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualification practical experience servicing a range of electronic equipment

Desirable

  • Experience servicing electromedical equipment in a healthcare environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • C&G /ONC/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualification practical experience servicing a range of electronic equipment

Desirable

  • Experience servicing electromedical equipment in a healthcare environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Anaesthetics & Ventilators Team Leader

Paul Adams

pauladams1@nhs.net

01225824154

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-4845994-D

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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