Job summary We are looking to recruit a Critical Care Technician to join our team managing and maintaining medical equipment and technology across our critical care units at Queen's and King George Hospitals at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. You will be pivotal to our ability to provide safe care to patients, by providing expert guidance and support for staff at the bedside, as well as ensuring that equipment is available and in good condition.You must have experience working in a critical care environment, and you must have experience working with medical devices in depth (as a technologist, engineer, nurse or allied health professional). You should have a Bachelors degree in a relevant clinical, scientific or technical subject, or equivalent experience. You will be expected to work closely with other teams within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, such as workshop engineers and imaging physicists. You must be self-motivated, confident working alone, but willing to contribute as part of the team. We are looking for someone who will be a proactive, friendly presence on our intensive care units. A flexible approach, excellent communication skills and computer literacy are essential. Training will be provided, but you must be prepared to attend local training as well as external training courses where relevant. Main duties of the job The role of the critical care technician is to provide technical support and expertise to support the clinical application of a wide range of complex and critical medical devices. The majority of this work consists of providing advice to clinical colleagues, troubleshooting technology at the bedside, delivering formal and informal training, and carrying out technical and administrative work. Your duties would include, but are not limited to: advising clinical staff on the care and effective use of medical equipment; troubleshooting problems at the bedside; assisting with the development of protocols; maintaining equipment records; repairing and carrying out planned maintenance on equipment; evaluating new devices; and supporting the setup of medical equipment on patients. Please refer to the job description for a complete list of duties. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with. Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum Inclusive Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6578-KK-SEC Job locations QH ITU/HDU Across site Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Kaka Adeyemi, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Kaka Adeyemi, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Msc or MEng in a relevant subject such as engineering or as a nurse or allied health professional, or experience gained through employment equivalent to masters qualification. Specialised medical equipment courses. Desirable Voluntary registration with the Society of Critical Care Technologies, IPEM or equivalent. Experience / Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a critical care environment (in any capacity). Skills / Abilities Desirable Able to effectively repair and maintain a range of medical devices. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Msc or MEng in a relevant subject such as engineering or as a nurse or allied health professional, or experience gained through employment equivalent to masters qualification. Specialised medical equipment courses. Desirable Voluntary registration with the Society of Critical Care Technologies, IPEM or equivalent. Experience / Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a critical care environment (in any capacity). Skills / Abilities Desirable Able to effectively repair and maintain a range 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). Additional information 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address QH ITU/HDU Across site Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)