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Main area: Clinical Engineering
Grade: NTHS T&C's Grade F
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Candidates will be expected to participate in the on-call system)
Job ref: 345-NTHS6855375-A
Site: University Hospital of North Tees
Town: Stockton on Tees
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ from the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
* Excellent performance related bonus scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours)
* Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) – North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (this is above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
* Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
* Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, however, should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary.
Job overview
To assist in the management of a wide range of electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic medical, laboratory and other equipment, used by the Trust, including involvement in the commissioning of new equipment and the implementation of day to day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures.
Main duties of the job
1. Maintain and advise on any piece of medical, laboratory or electronic equipment used by the Trust. Current asset registers list approximately 4,500 items of equipment with a replacement value of £30m.
2. Provide services to all Wards, Outpatients, Accident & Emergency, Endoscopy, Physiotherapy, Pathology Laboratory, Teaching Centre, Administration, all Clinics and Health Centre’s, and Patients in the Community who utilise Trust equipment, including the Clinical Decisions Clinic (CDC) in Stockton.
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through various awards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Result Areas
1. Maintain medical equipment used within the Trust, ensuring compliance with Safety Regulations and agreed Policies of operation.
2. Conduct operational maintenance of specialist equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.
3. Maintain accurate records for the department's equipment history.
4. Provide advice on new equipment specifications and maintain records for safety notices.
5. Assist in budget monitoring by providing costing information for repairs and parts.
6. Instruct and advise Clinical/Nursing staff on the proper use of equipment.
7. Advise patients and carers on the safe use of medical equipment.
8. Facilitate discussions with Company Representatives regarding equipment purchases.
9. Undertake necessary training to update skills and knowledge.
10. Retrieve information as required by Clinicians and Senior Nursing Staff.
11. Supervise and instruct apprentices and contribute to their progress assessment.
12. Comply with the Quality System within the Department.
13. Deputise for the Chief MTO as necessary.
Person specification
Qualifications / experience
* HNC in an appropriate subject with an aim towards a degree level.
* A minimum of three years experience in a testing or faultfinding environment.
* Good inter-personal skills and effective communication.
* Understanding of medical principles and medical equipment.
* Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
* Understanding of safety issues related to electrical equipment.
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
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