Band 6 Specialist Medical Engineer Birmingham, England
Job description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Medical Engineer has responsibility for the repair and servicing of a range of infusion devices used at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and our external service level agreement sites
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holder will repair, service, commission and decommission Infusion Devices based at QEHB and our external service level agreement sites. Involvement in the scheduled maintenance and calibration schemes. Modification and configuration of operational medical and laboratory equipment to improve safety, performance and facilities as instructed by either Safety Alert Bulletins, Manufacturers or any other authorised party. Written reports relating to incident investigation and equipment assessment.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required.
Experience
Essential
Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
Ability to record and analyse work data.
Relevant knowledge and competence in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological measurement, as appropriate to the
section.
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.
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.
