Senior Medical Electronics Technician

Job title:

Senior Medical Electronics Technician

Company:

NHS

Job description

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYThere is a requirement for an enthusiastic person to join the Trust’s Electronics & Medical Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance, calibration and repair of a wide range of medical devices including life support equipment such as anaesthetic machines, ventilators, renal and other highly complex specialist equipment used within a modern hospital environment. Knowledge of CCTV systems & medical equipment networking would be beneficial.

• Interview Date Wednesday 29 January 2025

37 Hours 30 Minutes/WeekYou will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.NO AGENCIES PLEASEMain duties of the jobA Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study/experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline is essential, as is a current driving licence as the post-holder will be required to take part in an emergency on-call rota and may be required to carry out maintenance on other hospital sites, in patient’s homes or in the community.The successful candidate will be required to rotate to any hospital site/location to meet the demands of the service.About usOur staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDate posted06 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number317-2024-45-23-DR-AJob locationsTrustwide317 TrustwideNE1 4LPJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• The Senior Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a broad spectrum of medical electronic devices, many of which are highly specialised, complex and technologically advanced, requiring an in depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
• Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of specialist medical equipment.
• Acceptance test new equipment.
• Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
• Take a lead role in major installations

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• The Senior Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a broad spectrum of medical electronic devices, many of which are highly specialised, complex and technologically advanced, requiring an in depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
• Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of specialist medical equipment.
• Acceptance test new equipment.
• Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
• Take a lead role in major installations

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• A comprehensive knowledge of medical device technology and current analogue/digital electronic techniques to degree level standards is essential.
• A sound working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
• A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.

SkillsEssential

• Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, suppliers and customers
• Excellent analytical skills
• Report writing
• Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail

Desirable

• Use of spreadsheets
• Teaching and presentation

ExperienceEssential

• Comprehensive practical experience as a Medical Electronics Technician
• Good level of knowledge of medical device management and related issues
• Awareness of risk management protocols.

Desirable

• Supervisory skills.
• Interest in Health & Safety matters

QualificationsEssential

• Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study / experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline.
• Evidence of CPD including completion of specialist manufacturers training courses (post graduate level equivalent).

Desirable

• Degree plus post graduate level qualification would be advantageous
• ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
• Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Practice Course (Eastwood Park)

OtherEssential

• Current driving licence.

Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• A comprehensive knowledge of medical device technology and current analogue/digital electronic techniques to degree level standards is essential.
• A sound working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
• A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.

SkillsEssential

• Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, suppliers and customers
• Excellent analytical skills
• Report writing
• Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail

Desirable

• Use of spreadsheets
• Teaching and presentation

ExperienceEssential

• Comprehensive practical experience as a Medical Electronics Technician
• Good level of knowledge of medical device management and related issues
• Awareness of risk management protocols.

Desirable

• Supervisory skills.
• Interest in Health & Safety matters

QualificationsEssential

• Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study / experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline.
• Evidence of CPD including completion of specialist manufacturers training courses (post graduate level equivalent).

Desirable

• Degree plus post graduate level qualification would be advantageous
• ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
• Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Practice Course (Eastwood Park)

OtherEssential

• Current driving licence.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:56:30 GMT

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