Clinical Engineering are seeking to recruit an engineer who is passionate about making a difference to the NHS. This role will support patient services by providing a comprehensive quality assurance programme for diagnostic ultrasound medical devices and diagnostic imaging monitors Trust wide. This is an exciting opportunity to perform a critical role in the maintenance of a wide range of diagnostic imaging medical devices.
The role will require flexibility in working hours in order to access medical devices in clinical locations outside of normal clinic operating times. It is expected that most activities will be accomplished between Monday to Friday however, on occasions weekend work may be required. Training will be given to the successful candidate.
Clinical Engineering maintains a wide variety of medical devices so there may be opportunities to gain experience and skills on other medical devices as appropriate, providing the core requirements of this role are met.
The ideal candidate will have a scientific or technical background gained in healthcare as a technician or engineer. They should be suitably qualified and with experience of the use, maintenance and management of medical devices for healthcare delivery. They will have an open and enquiring mind, an analytical and structured approach to problem solving, good communication and reporting skills, and a demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the safe and optimal use of medical devices in healthcare.
Working within an ISO 9001 quality system, the post holder will be a member of a team providing Quality Assurance (QA) user checks on the ultrasound transducers of diagnostic ultrasound scanners and QA checks on medical imaging (PACS) monitors across all the Trust’s hospital sites. The majority of the activities will be undertaken in clinical areas, during clinic downtimes however, some elements of the role will be undertaken in the Clinical Engineering workshops.
The post holder will be required to develop and deliver a training programme for other engineers and users, as well as write standard operating procedures (SOPs) that will be agreed and signed off by a Lead Clinical Scientist.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paul Spark Job title: Operational Senior Clinical Engineer Email address: paul.spark@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 2715076
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