Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Engineering Assistant Technician to join a small friendly team based at Furness General Hospital
The department is responsible for the commissioning, service and maintenance of wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care including ventilation, endoscopy, Neonatal and theatre based medical equipment
Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include medical device commissioning, service, repair, implementation of regulatory action and safe disposal of devices at the end of life.1) A good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory,2) A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro- mechanical medical equipment3) Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and be familiar with the Microsoft office applications suite.4) Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is desirable but not essential.5) The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors and suppliers6) Good organisational skills and be able to manage and prioritise their own day to day workload.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge acquired through ONC/BTEC in electronics, medical engineering or equivalent with additional practical knowledge gained through technical training, and developed practical experience
Desirable
- HNC in either Medical device maintenance or electrical and electronic engineering Physiology training to cover a range of equipment.
Experience
Essential
- Analysis and diagnosing of faults in Electronic/Mechanical equipment.
- Experience of safe operating systems used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment
- Routine maintenance, prioritising breakdown maintenance.
Desirable
- Evidence of regular training courses to further skills and experience.
- Experience of Medical device calibration and maintenance.
- Medical device calibration and maintenance.
skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and with external agencies and industry..
- Highly developed skills:-manual dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools & materials in the maintaining of delicate equipment.
- Ability to work in awkward positions and unpleasant environments e.g. plant rooms, behind patient bed heads and within theatre environments
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Health Service issues.
- Experience of working within the scope of MHRA Managing Medical Devices (April 2015)
- Medical Device and Equipment Management for Hospital and Community based Organisations.
- Evaluation of medical devices-acceptance testing.
- Quality systems and database management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, problem solving, together with sound judgement and a professional approach.
- Ability to travel
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge acquired through ONC/BTEC in electronics, medical engineering or equivalent with additional practical knowledge gained through technical training, and developed practical experience
Desirable
- HNC in either Medical device maintenance or electrical and electronic engineering Physiology training to cover a range of equipment.
Experience
Essential
- Analysis and diagnosing of faults in Electronic/Mechanical equipment.
- Experience of safe operating systems used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment
- Routine maintenance, prioritising breakdown maintenance.
Desirable
- Evidence of regular training courses to further skills and experience.
- Experience of Medical device calibration and maintenance.
- Medical device calibration and maintenance.
skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and with external agencies and industry..
- Highly developed skills:-manual dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools & materials in the maintaining of delicate equipment.
- Ability to work in awkward positions and unpleasant environments e.g. plant rooms, behind patient bed heads and within theatre environments
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Health Service issues.
- Experience of working within the scope of MHRA Managing Medical Devices (April 2015)
- Medical Device and Equipment Management for Hospital and Community based Organisations.
- Evaluation of medical devices-acceptance testing.
- Quality systems and database management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, problem solving, together with sound judgement and a professional approach.
- Ability to travel
Desirable
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).
