Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced engineer to join an established team of medical engineers which provides maintenance of medical devices across Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals. To act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of Medical Engineers. Duties include the commissioning, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment: including patient monitors, patient therapy, and diagnostic equipment.
The Medical Engineering Department provides maintenance and repair to medical devices owned by the Trust. The role will be incorporated into the Medical Engineering team.
Main duties of the job
1. To display a high standard of self-discipline and attitude to work, in view of the nature of equipment and its location.
2. To liaise with other healthcare professionals, clients, and external organisations in order to resolve any issues.
3. To work unsupervised for long periods, although advice will always be available.
4. To be able to plan own workload; carry out acceptance and safety testing of new equipment, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance.
5. To calibrate medical equipment by using expensive test equipment.
6. To be competent in the use of precision and fine tools.
7. There is a regular requirement to maintain and repair equipment that is subject to contamination of hazardous substances and body fluids.
8. To be aware of cost implications when carrying out repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
9. To attend all wards and departments on a regular basis to perform maintenance and where necessary to perform unplanned repairs.
10. On occasion, there will be a requirement to move heavy medical equipment such as theatre tables, microscopes, etc. whilst carrying out repairs or PPM.
11. To undertake duties of other staff as necessary.
12. To observe guidelines and regulation regarding the safe and satisfactory use of expensive test equipment and tools.
13. To work in areas, as necessary, where the Trust currently provides medical equipment support service.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018.
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal).
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Date posted: 13 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 409-6908576
Job locations: Southport & Formby District General Hospital, Town Lane, Southport, PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. To ensure technical safety of equipment under your control or jurisdiction and that it is within prescribed specification as laid down in the relevant statutory documents.
2. When required, to assist in evaluating and dealing with safety bulletins and clinical adverse incidents involving medical equipment.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To regularly input appropriate data and produce computerized information (both electronically and paper generated) in order to provide other internal and external bodies with information relating to medical equipment management.
2. To be responsible for receiving equipment and spare parts into Medical Engineering and ensuring its correct logging, storage, and distribution.
3. To complete all documentation, including safety tests, fault history, and commissioning records. To input such information into the Medical Engineering management system.
4. To liaise with equipment manufacturers and external organisations regarding equipment to be returned to service or repair and organise documentation.
5. To organise and prioritise daily work schedules to professional standards in compliance with guidelines and relevant bodies.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To display a good level of expertise across a broad range of medical devices within the Trust, and to utilise knowledge within the field of medical device technology.
2. To attend training courses and to update individual technical knowledge of medical equipment and knowledge in respect of clinical use of such equipment.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1. To assist the Medical Engineering Manager or his Deputy and senior engineers in ensuring the provision of a cost-effective, timely and quality maintenance service in respect of medical equipment and contribute to budget control.
2. To act as mandated signatory for the requisition of goods, breakdown repairs, and to certify the correct receipt and process of such.
3. To monitor and control spare parts and stock in a prudent and fiscal manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* HNC in Engineering
Know & Experience Essential
* Experience in the field of engineering
Desirable
* Previous experience in the field of medical engineering
Skills Essential
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to prioritise work.
* Good communication skills.
* Good coordination and ability to use fine tools for equipment fabrication/assembly/adjustment.
* Ability to solder/de-solder equipment parts of a miniature nature.
* Ability to be able to manoeuvre medium/heavy weights (mandatory training provided).
* Good customer care skills.
* Proficient with IT systems.
* Ability to deal with constantly changing workload and priorities.
* Willingness to learn/attend external courses.
* Ability to handle challenging situations.
Desirable
* Ability to use a wide variety of test equipment relevant to post.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, COSHH, ISO9000, Health and Safety, QA Systems.
* Understanding of patient/staff risk arising from equipment failures.
Other Essential
* Ability and willingness to work within a flexible work pattern.
Desirable
* Full clean driving license.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Southport & Formby District General Hospital, Town Lane, Southport, PR8 6PN
Employer's website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
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