Job summary
City
Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) has an
exciting opportunity for the right candidate to fill the position of a Senior
Medical Electronics Technician within the Clinical Engineering Department. The successful applicant would be joining a
team that provides a full medical equipment
management service, responsible for acceptance testing, fault diagnosis /
repair, maintenance and acceptance testing within the Sunderland Royal Hospital
and associated sites.
The Clinical Engineering Department is responsible for the
management of an extensive range of medical equipment and related services that
are used for the purpose of diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients.
This ranges from equipment such as vital signs monitors, pulse oximeter to
incubators and ventilators. The
Department operates an on call service to provide the Trust with 24 hour
emergency cover.
Applications are
invited from persons with a Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or
similar qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with a
minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
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. Out of hours support is
required within the role via an on call rota.
Some overtime and flexible attitude to work is also required.
Main duties of the job
CHoICE provides all Hard and
Soft Facility Services South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The
Clinical Engineering Dept within the Estates Hard FM section of CHOICE is based
at the Sunderland Royal Hospital. The
principle sites covered by this section of the Clinical Engineering Dept are
the Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Durham Treatment
Centre and the Childrens Centre with around 900 acute beds. Other outreach
areas are included such as the Washington Galleries and Washington Primary Care
Centre. Home care support for home
dialysis equipment is also provided. The
Clinical Engineering team providing this service consists of 9 technicians, a
Head of the Department and a secretary.
The Department operate from Monday to Friday 08:00 to16:30 with an out
of hours on call service for any emergencies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CHoICE Clinical Engineering Department is responsible for the management of anextensive range of medical equipment and related services throughout the CHS portfolio andany potential additions via business development that are used for the purpose of diagnosis,monitoring and treatment of patients.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CHoICE Clinical Engineering Department is responsible for the management of anextensive range of medical equipment and related services throughout the CHS portfolio andany potential additions via business development that are used for the purpose of diagnosis,monitoring and treatment of patients.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering
- An HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering
- Comprehensive experience and specialist knowledge of medical device technology along with current analogue / digital electronics gained through formal qualifications and in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and Biomedical equipment maintenance practice
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
Skills
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
- 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
Personal Qualities
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
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within an electronics / medical electronics related discipline, minimum 3 years
- Broad experience in the management of medical devices
- Competent in the repair of computer based equipment
- Excellent analytical skills combined with an in depth comprehensive knowledge of medical device technology
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital networked systems and Intranet infrastructures
Attitude
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering
- An HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering
- Comprehensive experience and specialist knowledge of medical device technology along with current analogue / digital electronics gained through formal qualifications and in depth experience, specialist manufacturers training courses and Biomedical equipment maintenance practice
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
Skills
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
- 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
Personal Qualities
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
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within an electronics / medical electronics related discipline, minimum 3 years
- Broad experience in the management of medical devices
- Competent in the repair of computer based equipment
- Excellent analytical skills combined with an in depth comprehensive knowledge of medical device technology
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital networked systems and Intranet infrastructures
Attitude
Essential
- 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
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).
