Job summary
SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a skilled, hardworking,
flexible, enthusiastic, customer focused individual to join our Team. We are
currently looking for a Specialist Clinical Engineer to join the Clinical
Engineering team in providing effective & efficient medical device repair
and maintenance services.
The successful candidate will play a senior, integral, role
within the team in ensuring that critical care medical devices are effectively
and safely maintained across the Trust.
Successful post holder will be able to demonstrate suitable
experience in the specialism with a broad catalogue of manufacturer training
and ability to apply their knowledge effectively as required for the role. Be
able to work in a friendly, efficient manner with good communication and
organisational skills to prioritise work load.
An in depth understanding of critical care equipment
maintenance and repair and the ability to adapt to changing work demands is
essential. A working understanding of ISO quality systems and the MIA process
is desirable.
Informal enquiries through Ryan Morley 01325
743047 ryanmorley@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Multitasking and prioritising own heavy workloads.
Organise servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory equipment
within area of special expertise.
Control and implementation of particular backlog maintenance
projects/blocks of work to ensure efficient and effective completion often
involving multi disciplined teams.
Authorised to generate orders including external repairs,
spare parts and equipment accessories.
Carry out servicing, repair and calibration of Equipment of
a specialist nature e.g
Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment, Life Support Systems
occasionally in stressful situations with equipment patient connected.
Be able to understand and communicate Technical
information with colleagues and other Healthcare professionals.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
a) Carry out
calibration, maintenance, service and repair of complex, multi-faceted and
specialist equipment and systems used for life support and ongoing patient care
including Anaesthesia and Ventilatory Systems, Infant Care Equipment,
Monitoring Equipment.
b) Carry out
Acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment and systems on behalf of the
Trust in conjunction with relevant functional specialists to verify compliance
to Department of Health Codes of Practice, British and Euro Standards and
Statutory and mandatory legislation i.e. EAWR and Health & Safety
Policy/Procedures.
c) Provide a
hands on lead and give supervision and advice to other technicians and
healthcare professionals to issues relating to the servicing of Anaesthetic and
Ventilatory equipment.
d) Organise
servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment across Trust sites.
e) Requisition
spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to
faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.
f) To
accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical
equipmentensuring all appropriate
purchase details are completed.
g) To
administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure
continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.
h) Be
proactive in suggesting improvements to and work within the Quality System to
provide continuity and compliance to EN ISO 9001:2015 for Clinical Engineering
Trust wide. This will be achieved by the use of quality standards, controlled,
technical maintenance manuals, maintaining equipment records and use of
critical test instrumentation with a known calibration status.
i) Control
and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work
toensure efficient and effective
completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.
j) Assist
in the control of revenue and capital M&SE replacement requirements from
option appraisal to final spend across the Trust.
k) Assist in
training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.
l) Participate
in a County wide out of hours On-Call system.
m) Input into
the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and control.
n) Identify
maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed
in house' in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.
o) Support the Central Equipment Loan Library on
equipment issues of a technical and decontamination nature.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
a) Carry out
calibration, maintenance, service and repair of complex, multi-faceted and
specialist equipment and systems used for life support and ongoing patient care
including Anaesthesia and Ventilatory Systems, Infant Care Equipment,
Monitoring Equipment.
b) Carry out
Acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment and systems on behalf of the
Trust in conjunction with relevant functional specialists to verify compliance
to Department of Health Codes of Practice, British and Euro Standards and
Statutory and mandatory legislation i.e. EAWR and Health & Safety
Policy/Procedures.
c) Provide a
hands on lead and give supervision and advice to other technicians and
healthcare professionals to issues relating to the servicing of Anaesthetic and
Ventilatory equipment.
d) Organise
servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment across Trust sites.
e) Requisition
spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to
faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.
f) To
accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical
equipmentensuring all appropriate
purchase details are completed.
g) To
administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure
continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.
h) Be
proactive in suggesting improvements to and work within the Quality System to
provide continuity and compliance to EN ISO 9001:2015 for Clinical Engineering
Trust wide. This will be achieved by the use of quality standards, controlled,
technical maintenance manuals, maintaining equipment records and use of
critical test instrumentation with a known calibration status.
i) Control
and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work
toensure efficient and effective
completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.
j) Assist
in the control of revenue and capital M&SE replacement requirements from
option appraisal to final spend across the Trust.
k) Assist in
training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.
l) Participate
in a County wide out of hours On-Call system.
m) Input into
the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and control.
n) Identify
maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed
in house' in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.
o) Support the Central Equipment Loan Library on
equipment issues of a technical and decontamination nature.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO 9001:2015
- Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
- Good presentation skills
- Good verbal & written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHSLA, Better Healthcare Standards
- Analytical Skills
- Good negotiation Skills
- Adaptable to change
Statutory Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Technologist registered member
- (Degree entrant level)
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/HNC in Engineering, preferably Electronics
- Specialist Manufacturer Training
Desirable
- Have, or be working towards, RCT registration
- I.T Qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Current UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Time served in Clinical Engineering, specifically with critical care experience.
- Competency certification in Anaesthesia & Ventilatory equipment followed by a number of years experience servicing this equipment.
Desirable
- Medical device networking experience
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO 9001:2015
- Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
- Good presentation skills
- Good verbal & written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHSLA, Better Healthcare Standards
- Analytical Skills
- Good negotiation Skills
- Adaptable to change
Statutory Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Technologist registered member
- (Degree entrant level)
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/HNC in Engineering, preferably Electronics
- Specialist Manufacturer Training
Desirable
- Have, or be working towards, RCT registration
- I.T Qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Current UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Time served in Clinical Engineering, specifically with critical care experience.
- Competency certification in Anaesthesia & Ventilatory equipment followed by a number of years experience servicing this equipment.
Desirable
- Medical device networking experience
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.
