Medical Engineering Technician (Entry Level) (Band 4)
Job Description
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply (if you have applied in the last 6 months). A Full, Clean, UK Manual Driving license is essential for this post. Please do not apply if you do not have a UK license to drive a manual vehicle.
The purpose of the post is to carry out acceptance and in-service checks on a range of medical devices, predominately medical weighing scales but including other medical gas devices, medical electrical equipment and pressure relieving equipment.
The post holder will be expected to record the results of all checks on an electronic equipment management system.
The work involves travel between all NBT sites and to other locations where equipment maintained by Clinical Equipment Services is based.
This post will involve work in more than one of the specialist sections of the department and there may be the requirement to participate in a 7 day working rota.
Full, Clean, UK Manual Driving license is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
To carry out calibration, functional and safety checks on a range of medical devices and to carry out simple repair procedures where appropriate.
Carry out all work in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System.
To advise equipment users on the fitness for use or otherwise of medical devices tested.
To carry out acceptance checks on new medical equipment.
To keep accurate records of all work carried out and of training received.
To implement relevant Trust policies within the department.
To attend relevant training courses as agreed as part of the induction and appraisal processes.
Build and maintain an awareness of standards and developments pertaining to the devices that are worked on.
Report adverse incidents to the relevant bodies.
To perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.
About us
Clinical Equipment Services sits within the Core Clinical Services Division and provide a variety of services to North Bristol NHS Trust which include a comprehensive Medical Equipment Technical Support Service, a Medical Equipment Library and the Bed and Mattress Service.
There are five main services; Anesthetic and Medical Gases, Electronics, Mechanical, Beds and Mattresses and CES Support.
Job responsibilities
To carry out calibration, functional and safety checks on a range of medical devices and to carry out simple repair procedures where appropriate.
Carry out all work in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System.
To advise equipment users on the fitness for use or otherwise of medical devices tested.
To carry out acceptance checks on new medical equipment.
To keep accurate records of all work carried out and of training received.
To implement relevant Trust policies within the department.
To attend relevant training courses as agreed as part of the induction and appraisal processes.
Build and maintain an awareness of standards and developments pertaining to the devices that are worked on.
Report adverse incidents to the relevant bodies.
To perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training, Experience And Skills Required
Essential
- Training in engineering or scientific discipline to diploma level e.g. BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3
- Ability to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge gained through previous workplace experience
- A full, clean UK license to drive a manual car or light goods vehicle is essential.
Desirable
- Some experience of carrying out and recording results of engineering checks on technical equipment
- Held UK Manual driving license for more than 12 months
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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
