Job summary Offering an exiting training and development opportunity, the Clinical Technologist will be based in the Surgical Engineering Section (SE) providing specialist technical support to all areas of the Trust and select offsite departments. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously to an extremely high standard of safety for patients and staff requiring a high level of skill and knowledge. In addition to maintaining medical equipment such as Defibrillators, Gas Therapy, Specialist Dental Systems, Birthing Beds, Physiotherapy apparatus and many more, there will be a requirement to carry out fabrication work using various materials, and heavy machinery such as Drills, Lathes and Rotary Abrasive machinery. The recruitment process following shortlisting, will comprise of a two-stage process on the same day involving Stage A consisting of Q&A's, followed by Stage B a Practical test. Candidates will be required to attend a face-to-face interview and a practical assessment on site, no remote interviews will be considered Main duties of the job The majority of the work being on highly complex life support/patient critical medical equipment which incorporates electronic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems. A high level of knowledge and understanding of specialist surgical instrumentation and medical devices will be required. The post holder will be responsible for the commissioning, repair and maintenance complex/critical medical equipment e.g. defibrillator/monitors, AED defibrillators, flexible endoscopes, Surgical instrumentation and specialist maternity birthing beds. They will be involved in training of medical/nursing and technical staff in the safe use of medical devices and workshop machinery. The post holder should have properly insured personal transport available. This will be a four-wheeled vehicle. The work will include duties on all Trust sites. Some work in the Department may require post holders to be available outside normal patient treatment times. The service will normally be provided up to 7 days per week, with on call and overtime as necessary with the post holder expected to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to negotiate flexible working hours as appropriate. There will also be a need to undergo Technical and Educational training courses which may require the need to travel to external venues. This may require extended hours or the requirement for you to use overnight accommodation. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Band 5 Annex 21 Development-Training Role, eventually to Band 6 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 225-EST-6637403 Job locations The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton WV100QP Job description Job responsibilities Please see in attachments the individual Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see in attachments the individual Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed responsibilities. Person Specification Education Essential Relevant Degree Relevant HNC Desirable Relevant City & Guilds Skills Essential Experience maintaining medical equipment Hold a UK driving licience Have a car Desirable Transferable skills of carrying out maintenance or repairs Experience working on workshop machinery Person Specification Education Essential Relevant Degree Relevant HNC Desirable Relevant City & Guilds Skills Essential Experience maintaining medical equipment Hold a UK driving licience Have a car Desirable Transferable skills of carrying out maintenance or repairs Experience working on workshop machinery 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 The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton WV100QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)