About this role
Job summary
To be part of a team of clinical scientists, technicians and other healthcare professionals supporting and maintaining the Quality and Governance management processes relating to Medical Device whole lifecycle management. The Clinical Engineering Section is primarily concerned with providing repair, calibration, maintenance, training and governance to a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in the Barts Health NHS Trust and to various NHS and private healthcare organisations. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems.
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Medical Device Trainer to plan and deliver medical device training with good understanding of a range of medical device operation and application. They must have experience in either clinical usage or have been involved in the management of medical devices. They are expected to manage their own workload, be IT literate and possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work to high standards and accountability and will facilitate delivery of training on a wide range of medical equipment. As part of your career development you will be offered in-house and formal manufacturers' training courses. Clinical Engineering works to a registered quality assurance system (BS EN ISO 9001:2015) to give a high standard of customer care. Ideally you will be professionally registered and will be qualified to BEng/BSc in Engineering of Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. You should have extensive experience in training and education of medical equipment
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up complex documents and spreadsheets
- Ability to use advanced features of a computerised equipment management database system
- Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage work areas and work load of self and the wider team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on trust wide issues relating to clinical equipment management and user training
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working.
- Ability to work within an effective and efficient team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Practicing Medical devices management/Registered Clinical Technologist
- Degree in or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Evidence of regular participation in relevant training courses and seminars
Desirable
- Project management qualification (Prince2)
- NAMDET Membership (National Association of Medical Device Educators & Trainers)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical environment in a variety of healthcare settings
- Currently band 6 level as a minimum (in an area utilising frequent use and variety medical devices)
- Experience of working within a Quality Management System and evidence of active participation in continuous improvement
- Experience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations and undertaking audits
- Experience with applying right IPC rules
Desirable
- Experience in Medical device evaluation
- Experience in Project management. .
- Experience at Sister/Charge Nurse level or managing medical device training
- Experience of team leadership and development
- Experience of staff appraisal and disciplinary procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
- In depth knowledge of the operation and clinical applications of a variety of medical devices
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 2BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)