Job Summary
We are looking to fill the post of a Junior Technical Support Engineer.
The Medical Device Service supports users of medical equipment across all our hospital sites within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust. A Full UK Driving Licence is a compulsory requirement for this job as the post holder is expected to drive a van to the various NCA sites to carry out equipment servicing and repairs as required.
You will be working in a multi-professional Medical Device Service (MDS), with teams delivering technical engineering, design, innovation and research, governance, library and training services across a number of Care Organisations and community teams.
The MDS teams work closely together in a mutually respectful, supportive, and friendly way, exchanging ideas and skills, to deliver a patient-focused service.
The post holder will provide technical knowledge and support for the implementation and delivery of a long-term operational plan for cost-effective and efficient management and deployment of safe medical devices across the Care organisations.
They will work towards achieving compliance levels for medical device repair and maintenance including down time and ensure that systems are available to enable clinical teams to have insight into progress with maintenance and repair of their devices.
Main duties of the job
You will have a key role in supporting the department's responsibility for the maintenance, repair and sub-contractor management of Medical equipment.
This will include first line support to users of Medical equipment to optimise systems up time to gain maximum use of Medical equipment.
For the band 4 post, ideally you will possess a minimum of HNC in Electronics engineering or a Clinical engineering qualification and you will have some relevant Medical electronics experience since qualifying. Knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of Medical equipment used in a hospital and community is essential, although some specific training will be provided.
Consideration may be given to applicants with reduced knowledge and skills, who follow a personnel development program on a reduced grade.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Date posted
05 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-NCA-EA035-25
Job locations
Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust
Rochdale Old Rd, Bury BL9 7TD
Bury
BL9 7TD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Registration Desirable
* Register for clinical technologists (RCT)
Qualifications Essential
* HNC (level 4/5 BTEC) minimum in Electronics Engineering
Desirable
* Clinical Engineering Level 3 or above
Experience Essential
* Previous work in a field of electronic maintenance and repair
Skills & Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of medical devices across the complexity spectrum.
* Full Clean UK driving licence
Desirable
* Range of supplier approved training on the servicing and repair of Electro biomedical equipment used in Hospitals
* Experience of working in a ISO9001 environment.
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.
Additional information
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust
Rochdale Old Rd, Bury BL9 7TD
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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