Job summary
Are you
passionate about healthcare innovation and technology? Join our team of
cutting-edge professionals in clinical engineering, where youll play a pivotal
role in advancing patient care through the maintenance, optimisation, and
integration of state-of-the-art medical equipment. In this fast-paced,
rewarding environment, you'll collaborate with top-tier healthcare teams to
ensure life-saving technology is running at its best. If you're driven by
problem-solving, dedicated to making an impact, and excited to work at the
forefront of medical advancements, we want to hear from you!
The Clinical
Engineering Department is at the heart of cutting-edge patient care, overseeing
a vast array of medical equipment and services critical to diagnosis,
monitoring, and treatment. As we expand with new business developments, we
continue to lead the way in medical technology management. Our expert team of
specialist technicians and engineers are dedicated to ensuring the highest
standards of patient safety and performance, providing comprehensive support
across specialised clinical areas. From rigorous safety testing of new
equipment to fast, precise fault diagnosis and repair, were committed to
keeping the technology that saves lives running smoothly.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Engineering Dept within the Estates Hard FM section of CHOICE is based at the South Tyneside Hospital. The team also supports 58 community sites across Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead and Durham. The Clinical Engineering team providing this service consists of 9 engineers with management and administration support The Department operates from Monday to Friday between 08:00 to 18:00 with an out of hours on call service for any emergencies. Flexible working patterns are available.
Applications are invited from persons with a HNC or Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. All relevant specialist equipment training will be provided. You will need to be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to use your own initiative when required. A full driving licence is essential.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
CHoICE Clinical Engineering Department is responsible for the management of an
extensive range of medical equipment and related services throughout the CHS
portfolio and any potential additions via business developments that are used
for the purpose of diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients. Service
provision is divided into four separate specialist areas:
Clinical Engineering: Renal Dialysis: Paging System: Mobile Radio System
A
team of specialist technicians provide support for a full equipment management service,
responsible for safety testing of new equipment, fault diagnosis/repair and
maintenance within specialist clinical areas including:
Vital signs monitoring
Anaesthetic
gas monitoring
Ventilators
(adult and neonatal)
Cardiology
Patient data storage/retrieval and networking
systems
Neonatal
support systems
Renal dialysis
Technicians also provide an evaluation service for proposed new purchases
and a commissioning service for newly delivered equipment.
Management of the disposal pathway is also provided for end of life
medical equipment adhering to WEEE regulations.
Full
technical support is provided for the hospital paging system, all radio
communication equipment and networks, ensuring key communications are constantly
maintained throughout client premises.
Training
for nurses and other clinical staff is provided in the safe and effective use
of medical devices. Competency based training is also provided for specialist
clinical areas along with the supervision and training of trainee technicians.
Members
of the Clinical Engineering team are expected to work closely and effectively
with other technical and clinical staff in providing a professional and high
quality service. The team also provides an out of hours on call rota 365 days a
year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
CHoICE Clinical Engineering Department is responsible for the management of an
extensive range of medical equipment and related services throughout the CHS
portfolio and any potential additions via business developments that are used
for the purpose of diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients. Service
provision is divided into four separate specialist areas:
Clinical Engineering: Renal Dialysis: Paging System: Mobile Radio System
A
team of specialist technicians provide support for a full equipment management service,
responsible for safety testing of new equipment, fault diagnosis/repair and
maintenance within specialist clinical areas including:
Vital signs monitoring
Anaesthetic
gas monitoring
Ventilators
(adult and neonatal)
Cardiology
Patient data storage/retrieval and networking
systems
Neonatal
support systems
Renal dialysis
Technicians also provide an evaluation service for proposed new purchases
and a commissioning service for newly delivered equipment.
Management of the disposal pathway is also provided for end of life
medical equipment adhering to WEEE regulations.
Full
technical support is provided for the hospital paging system, all radio
communication equipment and networks, ensuring key communications are constantly
maintained throughout client premises.
Training
for nurses and other clinical staff is provided in the safe and effective use
of medical devices. Competency based training is also provided for specialist
clinical areas along with the supervision and training of trainee technicians.
Members
of the Clinical Engineering team are expected to work closely and effectively
with other technical and clinical staff in providing a professional and high
quality service. The team also provides an out of hours on call rota 365 days a
year.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Formal qualification in physics, Biology or Chemistry.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems.
- Knowledge of human physiology and physiological measurement
- Recognised IT competency qualification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity in working with precision tools and miniature components.
- Ability to adapt to a changing technological environment.
- A logical, analytical mind capable of prolonged periods of concentration required in the repair, testing and calibration of complex medical electronic equipment.
- Capable of working effectively in demanding, emergency and distressing situations.
- Fit & healthy as work does involve lifting heavy equipment.
- Senior technicians must be aware of the stressful situations that may occur when working on complex medical equipment in emergency situations.
- Senior Technicians will be expected to work on equipment within clinical areas. They must be aware of the possible exposure to emotionally distressing situations whilst undertaking this work which may be alongside critically-ill patients, sometimes with the patients family present.
- Must not be colour blind
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in formal and informal situations throughout the CFS business
- Self-motivated being able to organize own workload in a constantly changing and demanding environment.
- Ability to switch from one task to another as priorities change. A complex repair can be interrupted by an emergency or higher priority call to a clinical area at any time. This is the norm and not the exception
- Diagnose and repair faults to component level on a wide range of complex equipment including life support systems.
- Intense concentration is required when carrying out these repairs and calibration along with the need to use a high level of manual dexterity in order to manipulate precision tools and miniature components
- Repair work regularly requires the use of service manuals, circuit diagrams and test equipment for the diagnosis and repair of complex faults. This process requires intense and timely concentration that can be broken by interruptions.
- PC literate with an in depth knowledge of Access, word & XL and competent in the use of the internet and e-mail.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence, but still as part of a team.
- A flexible approach to working hours and conditions.
- Take part in an out of hours on call rota
- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
- A positive and helpful attitude when dealing with all staff in any situation.
- Relationships can be built up with patients throughout treatment causing distress if patients do not recover.
- Hold a current driving licence - expected to use own transport between sites and when on call.
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- To enable Provision of regular formal training and technical advice to senior clinicians and nursing staff, in groups or one to one, in the correct operation and application of a wide range of medical devices and systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or
- HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering plus comprehensive experience and specialist knowledge of medical device technology along with current analogue / digital electronic techniques to degree level. This is gained through formal qualification, plus in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and Biomedical equipment maintenance practice.
- Knowledge of human physiology and physiological measurement
Desirable
- Formal qualification in physics, Biology or Chemistry.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems.
- Knowledge of human physiology and physiological measurement
- Recognised IT competency qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Formal qualification in physics, Biology or Chemistry.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems.
- Knowledge of human physiology and physiological measurement
- Recognised IT competency qualification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity in working with precision tools and miniature components.
- Ability to adapt to a changing technological environment.
- A logical, analytical mind capable of prolonged periods of concentration required in the repair, testing and calibration of complex medical electronic equipment.
- Capable of working effectively in demanding, emergency and distressing situations.
- Fit & healthy as work does involve lifting heavy equipment.
- Senior technicians must be aware of the stressful situations that may occur when working on complex medical equipment in emergency situations.
- Senior Technicians will be expected to work on equipment within clinical areas. They must be aware of the possible exposure to emotionally distressing situations whilst undertaking this work which may be alongside critically-ill patients, sometimes with the patients family present.
- Must not be colour blind
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in formal and informal situations throughout the CFS business
- Self-motivated being able to organize own workload in a constantly changing and demanding environment.
- Ability to switch from one task to another as priorities change. A complex repair can be interrupted by an emergency or higher priority call to a clinical area at any time. This is the norm and not the exception
- Diagnose and repair faults to component level on a wide range of complex equipment including life support systems.
- Intense concentration is required when carrying out these repairs and calibration along with the need to use a high level of manual dexterity in order to manipulate precision tools and miniature components
- Repair work regularly requires the use of service manuals, circuit diagrams and test equipment for the diagnosis and repair of complex faults. This process requires intense and timely concentration that can be broken by interruptions.
- PC literate with an in depth knowledge of Access, word & XL and competent in the use of the internet and e-mail.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence, but still as part of a team.
- A flexible approach to working hours and conditions.
- Take part in an out of hours on call rota
- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
- A positive and helpful attitude when dealing with all staff in any situation.
- Relationships can be built up with patients throughout treatment causing distress if patients do not recover.
- Hold a current driving licence - expected to use own transport between sites and when on call.
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- To enable Provision of regular formal training and technical advice to senior clinicians and nursing staff, in groups or one to one, in the correct operation and application of a wide range of medical devices and systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or
- HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering plus comprehensive experience and specialist knowledge of medical device technology along with current analogue / digital electronic techniques to degree level. This is gained through formal qualification, plus in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and Biomedical equipment maintenance practice.
- Knowledge of human physiology and physiological measurement
Desirable
- Formal qualification in physics, Biology or Chemistry.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, optics, computer networking and audio video systems.
- Knowledge of human physiology and physiological measurement
- Recognised IT competency qualification
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.
