Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/05/2025 23:59
Clinical Engineer
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Engineer at Worthing and St Richards Hospitals. The postholder will support the Clinical Engineering Team as part of a Trust Wide Service.
The successful candidate will be highly competent, dependable with excellent organisational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be technically conversant with the repair and management of a wide range of modern medical devices and be confident with interacting at all levels with engineering and clinical colleagues. Previous experience of medical equipment repair and service will be required, together with a Healthcare Apprenticeship at a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent level of knowledge skills and experience. There will be a requirement for cross-site working.
Candidates are asked to ensure they thoroughly preview the Job Description and Person specification.
Main duties of the job
1. To conduct acceptance checks, repairs and planned preventative maintenance to a wide range of patient connected medical equipment.
2. Carry out end of life decommissioning as required.
3. The postholder will also support the Clinical Engineering Specialist Technicians to provide a Trust-wide assurance for the safe management of patient connected medical devices.
4. The post holder consults with clinical and other technical staff to ensure smooth running of activities at site level. The postholder will work across sites as required and be flexible to ensure a cohesive approach with the wider teams.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Carry out allocated planned preventative maintenance to a wide range of patient connected medical devices.
2. Assist Clinical Engineering Senior Technicians where required.
3. Apply suitable techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report unusual fault conditions to manufacturers.
4. Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing.
5. Using developing technical and clinical experience, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
6. Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, reordering where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
7. Liaise with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information.
8. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Post holder’s care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well ordered.
9. Provide occasional technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.
10. Provide assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division, as appropriate.
11. Daily use of the Clinical Engineering Database to record all work conducted and to also ensure records are accurate.
12. The post holder will be required to manage all work that they are given. This will be conducted using the post holder’s own discretion, following existing departmental/NHS policies and procedures. The post holder will work individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using a full range of facilities to gather information (For example: Medical Equipment database, external manufacturers, MHRA, NPSA) to work within and around competing service demands.
13. Be familiar with and follow the Trust’s incident reporting procedure, with respect to technical faults. (DATIX) Ensure that all investigations are carried out in conjunction with all relevant clinical staff, manufacturers, and other organisations such as the MHRA. (Medicines and Health care Products Regulatory Agency) Complete precise and accurate technical reports.
14. Occasional requirement to help move/lift/relocate equipment weighing 10-15kg using appropriate lifting techniques. This could be ward based such as bedside critical care devices and in various Technical Workshops across the organisation.
15. Occasionally assist on equipment specification, evaluation, and selection.
Person specification
Experience and qualifications
* Achieved Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Technology, Foundation Degree/ONC or equivalent level.
* Practical experience in electro-medical engineering post qualification, or equivalent level of independent knowledge. Including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, acceptance testing.
* Attendance on training courses for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices.
Skills
* Able to use standard computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
* You should be competent, dependable with excellent personable skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Specific Requirements
* Requirement for working across sites when necessary, including the flexibility of changing bases with appropriate notice.
* A clean current driving license is necessary and the use of a motor vehicle.
* Travel between base sites will be required on a regular basis. Occasional travel to wider parts of the Trust also required.
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Name: Brian Jolley
Job title: Clinical Engineering Services Manager
Email address: brian.jolley1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07810 180526
Name: Kevin Hewitt
Job title: Clinical Engineering Site lead/Assistant Manager SRH/WGH
Email address: kevin.hewitt4@nhs.net
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