Job summary
Specialist Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician
Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
The Medical Engineering (EBME) Team support all users of medical equipment in the acute and community hospitals within the Health Board, ensuring that equipment is always safe for use and that it performs as expected, maintaining the safety of both the users and our patients.
Previous experience of specialist medical equipment is essential supplemented with extensive knowledge on the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems. Candidates should also have experience in the supervision and work load planning of other junior members of staff.
The successful candidate will be appraised on a yearly basis, and with a view to develop their knowledge and skills where appropriate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Undertake highly advanced fault finding and diagnostic testing on complex highly specialistmedical equipment.
Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex and inter-related systems (e.g. electronic, computer and mechanical systems).
Carry out preventative maintenance schedules on all specialist medical equipment, includingAdult and Neonatal Critical Care Ventilators, Anaesthetic Machines, Hemofiltration Machines, Multi-Parameter, Networked Patient Monitoring Systems and Neonatal Incubators.
Undertake repairs or modifications on highly complex mechanisms and systems down to electronic component level.
Verify that all equipment performs to manufacturer and service specification.
Perform calibration, safety, quality and acceptance testing of equipment.
Maintain a system of control and specialist equipment records as part of an existing ISO9001 certified Quality Management System, ensuring compliance in the areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility
Participate in regular service meetings and develop/design maintenance procedures/protocols.
Supervise, plan work load and take responsibility for any other medical technical staff or engineers when they are performing work under the post holder's direction.
Supervise trainees and students on placements.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HND/HNC.
- High acuity medical equipment short courses or equivalent training and experience.
Desirable
- Membership of The Register of Clinical Technologists
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of fault diagnosis and repair on medical equipment including technical training on life support equipment
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, including implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement within healthcare or medical device environments.
- Experience mentoring students and junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support
- Experienced in analysing medical device related incidents and producing reports to support collaborative decision-making across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supporting audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
Desirable
- Experience of equipment commissioning and development of new technical procedures
- Demonstrate experience of the supervision and workload management for any other medical staff or engineers
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to diagnose, interpret and resolve highly complex problems, sometimes with conflicting information, under pressure and time constraints
- Ability to prioritise and manage work within a highly specialist area.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to promote a culture of quality and safety across teams.
Desirable
- Ability to cascade knowledge and training to others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HND/HNC.
- High acuity medical equipment short courses or equivalent training and experience.
Desirable
- Membership of The Register of Clinical Technologists
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of fault diagnosis and repair on medical equipment including technical training on life support equipment
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, including implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement within healthcare or medical device environments.
- Experience mentoring students and junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support
- Experienced in analysing medical device related incidents and producing reports to support collaborative decision-making across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supporting audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
Desirable
- Experience of equipment commissioning and development of new technical procedures
- Demonstrate experience of the supervision and workload management for any other medical staff or engineers
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to diagnose, interpret and resolve highly complex problems, sometimes with conflicting information, under pressure and time constraints
- Ability to prioritise and manage work within a highly specialist area.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to promote a culture of quality and safety across teams.
Desirable
- Ability to cascade knowledge and training to others.
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).
