Medical Engineering Technician

Overview

There is a requirement for an enthusiastic person to join the Trust’s Electronics & Medical Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance, calibration and repair of a wide range of medical devices including infusion devices, patient monitoring and other complex specialist equipment used within a modern hospital environment. Knowledge of CCTV systems & medical equipment networking would be beneficial.

A full driving licence is desirable, as the post-holder may be required to travel to carry out maintenance in the community. You will need to be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to use your own initiative when required.

• The Medical Engineering Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a range of medical electronic devices, some of which are complex and technologically advanced requiring an in-depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
• Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of medical equipment within the hospital, community premises and patients’ homes.
• Acceptance test new equipment.
• Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.

You will work within one of the largest Trusts in the country where no two days are the same, you could be working on equipment in theatres one day and in the outreach clinics the next. The successful candidate will be required to rotate to any hospital site/location to meet the demands of the service. The base site will be confirmed at interview.

• HNC in Medical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering related subject plus short courses, or equivalent training and experience

• Recognised Level 3 Medical Equipment Technologies qualification (e.g. Eastwood Park/Avensys).
• Recognised IT competency qualification
• Current full UK driving licence

• Significant experience in an electronic maintenance related discipline
• A sound working knowledge of current analogue and digital electronics is essential
• An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications
• A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
• Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail
• Good levels of manual dexterity

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
• Knowledge of NHS regulations and guidance relating to medical device maintenance
• Previous experience working in a medical electronics maintenance field

• Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
• Ability to effectively communicate with NHS staff at all levels
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work within a team of technicians and readily accept supervision

• Report writing skills

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Applicant requirements or disclosures:
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Martin Smith
Job title EME Services Officer
Email
Telephone 0191 24 48981