Clinical Engineering is seeking talented new team members at band 4 to continue its expansion of services. We are delivering the medical technology required to care for the people of Buckinghamshire contributing to the Trust’s vision to be an outstanding and innovative care provider, creating healthy communities and creating a great place to work.
We are a forward-thinking service, driving the adoption of new technologies like integrated infusion systems with Drug Error Reduction (DERS), medical equipment fully integrated into Critical Care information systems, real time location systems to improve equipment management (RTLS) and systems to support the care of our patients in the community through Virtual Hospital.
You will have a scientific or engineering background, be able to demonstrate an ability to think logically and show a desire to work in a well-respected engineering team. We develop our staff with an emphasis on in-depth understanding, clinical application, supporting training and education supporting apprenticeships and technical training. Less qualified candidates may be considered for apprenticeship roles in clinical engineering if they demonstrate the right fit for the position.
Responsibilities:
1. Contributing to the provision of a sufficient safe and effective fleet of medical equipment for the Trust in order to satisfy the requirements of CQC regulations 12 and 15.
2. Delivering Clinical Engineering services in support of the Trust’s clinical activity, ensuring that patient and staff safety remains the service’s highest priority.
3. Carrying out planned maintenance, acceptance testing on new equipment, service & repair on medical equipment and devices in general following agreed procedures or under supervision for more advanced work.
4. Communicating with clinical and non-clinical Trust staff at a variety of levels, including whilst working in clinical settings such as the ITU and theatres.
5. Communicating with suppliers, their engineers and representatives regarding technical equipment-related information.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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