Assistant Clinical Technologist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you in a vibrant team at a leading hospital trust, where your passion for technology and healthcare can make a significant impact. As an Assistant Clinical Technologist, you'll be involved in the entire lifecycle of medical devices, ensuring their performance and safety while supporting clinical teams. This role not only offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment but also paves the way for career progression through potential training schemes in Medical Engineering. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science are essential.
• Experience in healthcare and IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision and maintenance of medical devices.
• Act as first point-of-contact for clinical staff in technical workshops.
• Participate in the investigation of clinical incidents involving devices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Technical Skills in Medical Devices

Manual Handling

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and a Science

Tools

Medical Equipment Database

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail].

Job Overview

Do you have experience of working in a Healthcare setting or Customer Service Environment and an interest in technology?

Would you like to work in a vibrant team who manage the medical devices that play a vital role in supporting clinical activities in a large hospital Trust where a million patient contacts per annum is the norm?

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Clinical Engineering and Measurement Group within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

This Band 4 Assistant Clinical Technologist role will give the post holder the chance to be involved in the whole life cycle of medical devices, including acceptance testing, carrying out both repairs and preventative maintenance. They will provide technical input to administrative duties and occasionally will offer assistance to the Equipment Library services. This activity could take place across any of the Trust sites.

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be organised, have a high regard for detail, be able to concentrate for long periods, and be computer literate. The role does involve a degree of manual handling.

There will be opportunities to prepare for career progression within the field of Clinical Science.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

As an Assistant Clinical Technologist, the post holder will undertake technical and administrative activities as a member of Clinical Engineering in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Work activities will be carried out in both clinical and workshop environments.

This is not a training post; however, to facilitate career progression and professional development, the post holder may have the opportunity to be enrolled onto an appropriate apprenticeship or work-based undergraduate training scheme in Medical Engineering.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Act as first point-of-contact for clinical staff to the technical workshops, demonstrating effective decision-making and prioritisation skills to resolve queries in a professional manner.
2. Support the provision of medical devices for clinical use, including:
1. Liaising with clinical teams to undertake front-line maintenance activities in clinical areas.
2. Participating in the investigation of adverse clinical incidents involving medical devices.
3. Adhering to the required standards of etiquette for the protection and care of patients and staff.
4. Keep a comprehensive record of work undertaken within the medical equipment database.
5. Coordinate with external suppliers and third-party customers, ensuring effective and professional communication.
6. Carry out maintenance and repair of medical equipment, in line with the competencies acquired through training.
7. Verification of the performance and safety of devices.
8. Disposal of medical devices and other waste material using an appropriate waste stream.
9. Act as a supervisor and trainer for both technical and administrative processes.
10. Assist in strategic development projects as directed by the departmental management team.
11. Lead in self-development and progression through both practical and academic elements of the apprenticeship training scheme.

Person Specification

• 5x GCSE's including English, Maths, a Science
• Some work-based experience
• Evidence of computer literacy and IT skills
• Holder of British driving licence
• Able to prioritize and manage own work
• Experience in the Health Care sector
• A basic understanding of medical devices

Values and Understanding

• Evidence of Trust values
• A basic understanding of medical devices