Job summary
We are looking
to recruit an entry level Clinical Engineer to work in the South Tyneside,
Gateshead, Durham, Washington and Sunderland community areas. You will be joining
a small team based at South Tyneside Hospital providing a comprehensive service
to users of medical equipment within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust. The successful
applicants will be involved in the evaluation, installation, repair and
maintenance of a wide range of state or the art electronic instrumentation
covering both medical and non-medical systems within our hospital and community
health care outlets.
Candidates will
be expected to demonstrate a knowledge of the principles involved in the
maintenance of electronic instrumentation, medical devices and systems together
with an ability to diagnose faults from first principles. Knowledge of basic
physics is required, knowledge of medical devices and experience in working in
clinical areas is desirable however training will be provided for candidates
that show an ability to take onboard new knowledge and skills.
The main roll
will be to deliver our service into our community outlets therefore the post
holder will be expected to travel on a regular basis throughout South Tyneside,
Gateshead, Durham, Washington and Sunderland community areas and should hold a
full and clean diving licence.
Main duties of the job
We are looking
for a friendly and professional team member who have good interpersonal skills
and are good at interacting with a wide variety of staff across a large
community area. The role does offer flexible working and training
opportunities.
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
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 provision of a Clinical Engineering service which includes the repair, calibration,
maintenance, evaluation, safety testing and fault diagnosis of a wide range of complex
multifaceted biomedical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and computerised
communications systems, which are networked and impact across clinical and non-clinical
areas.
To ensure the Trust receives value for its contracts with outside suppliers.
To be aware of the impact on patient care and the Trusts performance, as a result of
equipment and systems failure, therefore ensuring a minimum down time for clinical
engineering equipment and systems has the highest priority.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of a Clinical Engineering service which includes the repair, calibration,
maintenance, evaluation, safety testing and fault diagnosis of a wide range of complex
multifaceted biomedical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and computerised
communications systems, which are networked and impact across clinical and non-clinical
areas.
To ensure the Trust receives value for its contracts with outside suppliers.
To be aware of the impact on patient care and the Trusts performance, as a result of
equipment and systems failure, therefore ensuring a minimum down time for clinical
engineering equipment and systems has the highest priority.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Time served modern apprentice or equivalent, experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering
Desirable
- Additional relevant Qualifications NVQ/ONC etc
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering
- Experience working in hospital clinical environments
Desirable
- Medical Device repair and maintenance experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- The knowledge and skills to carry out repairs and servicing on electrical/electronic devices
- Familiar with the use of various computer systems
- A high level of dexterity, with the ability to manipulate small components on multi layered printed circuit boards, this will involve the use of magnifying aids and fine tools to view and manoeuvre
- Must have good eyesight and colour vision, will need to have good general level of fitness and be able to work at heights
- The ability to work alone or as part of a team, and to maintain a professional attitude often under stressful situations
Desirable
- The ability to analyse and fault find on complex medical devices
- Knowledge of working in clinical areas
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to on occasion, move heavy equipment (greater than 30kg)
- There is a requirement to carry objects weighing between 6Kg and 15Kg for short periods several times per day
- Working in awkward positions
- Requirement to sit in one position for more than one hour during calibration and maintenance checks
Desirable
- Good Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Time served modern apprentice or equivalent, experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering
Desirable
- Additional relevant Qualifications NVQ/ONC etc
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering
- Experience working in hospital clinical environments
Desirable
- Medical Device repair and maintenance experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- The knowledge and skills to carry out repairs and servicing on electrical/electronic devices
- Familiar with the use of various computer systems
- A high level of dexterity, with the ability to manipulate small components on multi layered printed circuit boards, this will involve the use of magnifying aids and fine tools to view and manoeuvre
- Must have good eyesight and colour vision, will need to have good general level of fitness and be able to work at heights
- The ability to work alone or as part of a team, and to maintain a professional attitude often under stressful situations
Desirable
- The ability to analyse and fault find on complex medical devices
- Knowledge of working in clinical areas
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to on occasion, move heavy equipment (greater than 30kg)
- There is a requirement to carry objects weighing between 6Kg and 15Kg for short periods several times per day
- Working in awkward positions
- Requirement to sit in one position for more than one hour during calibration and maintenance checks
Desirable
- Good Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
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.
