About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Engineering Technician to join the friendly and supportive Medical Engineering Team at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, where a recently opened a new, state-of-the-art acute hospital operating across three sites.The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary medical engineering team and be expected to work independently, without direct supervision, on a range of complex medical equipment. The role includes responsibility for highly complex systems such as patient monitoring units, diagnostic ultrasounds, anaesthetic machines, life-support ventilators, medical lasers, infusion devices, baby incubators, defibrillators, and decontamination equipment. Much of this equipment will be used directly on patients. The role is largely non-routine, requiring the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and respond promptly to emergency requests.The successful candidate will hold a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent acceptable engineering-based qualification, supported by relevant practical experience within an healthcare setting. Excellent IT skills are essential, including knowledge of medical device integration. A knowledge of decontamination processes would be a distinct advantage. The post holder will be managerially and technically accountable to the Technical Supervisor, and professionally responsible to the Deputy Head of Medical Engineering and the Head of Medical Engineering.
Main duties of the job
To carry out acceptance testing, including functional testing, quality assurance checks, electrical safety testing, planned preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, and fault investigation on a wide range of complex medical equipment used in patient care.
To work on medical equipment requiring highly developed technical skills, specialist expertise, and precise control of tools and small components. The role involves the use of expensive and specialised test equipment. Work will be undertaken across a range of clinical environments, including wards, Accident and Emergency, Operating Theatres, Endoscopy/Decontamination Unit, Critical Care Services, Coronary Care Units, Delivery Suite, and the Neonatal Units. The post holder will be required to lift and manoeuvre heavy equipment between clinical areas, customer sites, and Medical Engineering workshops across three sites, on a rota basis.
To plan, organise, and prioritise maintenance activities related to their duties, including responding to emergency breakdown requests. The post holder must be able to work logically and analytically under pressure, taking appropriate action where and when required. Maintenance tasks may involve working with hazardous voltages, anaesthetic agents, and high-pressure medical gases.
To participate in the department's emergency on-call rota, providing the Trust with continuous technical cover, including specialist advice on the clinical application of medical devices
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Substantial experience in maintenance, fault finding and repair of electrical and electronic or mechanical and electromechanical Medical Equipment. This will have been gained in a role without direct supervision Experience in the use of computerised equipment management systems Experience in the use of electronic Test & Measurement equipment. Demonstrate practical experience in the use of machine tools in light engineering applications Experience in set up, configuration and use of IT to support troubleshooting and service of medical equipment.
Desirable
Experience gained within a medical environment (Hospital or Equipment Manufacturer) relevant practical experience preferably within an healthcare setting
Qualifications Essential
Recognised degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering or equivalent acceptable engineering based qualification with relevant experience. Demonstrate ongoing training (CPD) to ensure that relevant theoretical knowledge & practice has been continually updated
Knowledge Essential
Relevant knowledge of Medical Device Integration
Desirable
Relevant knowledge of decontamination processes
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.
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Employer details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Birmingham
B66 2QT
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)