About this role
Job summary
Clinical Engineering is primarily concerned with providing comprehensive equipment management on medical devices including evaluation and selection, acceptance checks, repair, calibration and maintenance to a wide range of medical devices and equipment within Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The aim is to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems.
The post holder will carry out work on medical device library equipment as well as clinical areas including all general wards, Accident and Emergency, Cardiology department, and support community sites. The post holder is also required to support other colleagues in their duty as and when required.
The post holder will (rotational) carry out specialist servicing, repair, calibration, scheduled preventative maintenance, safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of patient connected medical equipment. The post holder is required to work to high standards of safety and accountability.
The post holder liaises with clinical and other technical staff to identify faults and repair equipment, including working in clinical areas and working with manufacturers, as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Providespecialisedclinicaltechnicalservicesfor preventativemaintenance, servicing, calibration, inspection and repair to a wide range of complex and patient- connected medical equipment. These also include the life support and life saving devices under all conditions of urgency.
The post holder is also required to manage the medical devices library, daily issueandcollectionofloaneddevicesfrom wards/department,asnolonger requiredfor use, quick functional checks performed and made ready for next use.
Ensure accurate record keeping is maintained at all times. This will apply to all work carried out, for the entire history of each job or project.
Liaise with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information. Providefeedback on equipment performance to Supervisor, Deputy manager, team colleagues, clinical staff and external organisation as appropriate.
Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder's care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all workshop test equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.Where DME equipment is passed to others to use, make sure they are authorised to use it in a safe and effectivemanner.
Providetechnicaladvicetoclinicalandother staffgroupsasrequired.
Ensure that all work requests via telephone or direct contact are suitably recorded onto the Job Logging system.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
HNC/HND in medical electronic/electronic engineering or equivalent level
Desirable
Degree in relevant subjects
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Biomedical experience Experience in applying workshop techniques and practices to a large range of patient connected equipment within the healthcare environment
Desirable
Level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good negotiation skills and experience of dealing with external suppliers for procurement or technical information Able to ensure that the best course of corrective action is taken within the clinical or non-clinical environment
Desirable
Use of spreadsheets and data extraction tools Able to concentrate when dealing with unpredictable working patterns
Trust Values and Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Lifting and manipulating heavy and delicate items of equipment
Desirable
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation
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).
Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Engineering Department, Brooksby House, Homerton Row, London
Hackney
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)