Band 6 Medical Engineer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled biomedical technician to diagnose, repair and maintain complex medical equipment at Solihull Hospital. You will conduct safety testing, support lifecycle management and assist clinical teams with technical guidance.

The role requires extensive experience with medical devices, an electronics background, and the ability to work under pressure. On-call duties and flexible working are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Experience with electronics, mechanics, pneumatics and relevant clinical systems.
• Ability to record, analyse and interpret work data.
• Experience in neonatal units is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance on complex medical equipment.
• Perform electrical safety testing and verification for clinical use.
• Support equipment lifecycle management and quality systems compliance.
• Provide technical advice to clinical and nursing staff.
• Participate in on-call and emergency support for critical devices.

Skills

Advanced fault-finding

Electronics & microprocessors

Independent work

Communication with clinical staff

Medical device regulations

Education

BEng in electronics or equivalent

Manufacturer approved technical training

Regular updating of training

Job description

Job Summary

• Carries out fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance on complex medical equipment.
• Performs electrical safety testing and functional verification to ensure devices are safe for clinical use.
• Supports medical device lifecycle management.
• Maintains accurate records using the Equipment Management System and complies with the Quality Management System.
• Provides technical advice and support to clinical and nursing staff.
• Investigates equipment failures and contributes to risk management, patient safety and incident investigations.
• Works closely with clinical teams, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Participate in on-call and emergency support for critical medical devices.
• Supports service improvement initiatives, training activities and the implementation of new technologies.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Advanced fault-finding and repair of medical equipment.
• Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, microprocessors, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills with clinical and technical staff.
• Understanding of medical device regulations, quality systems and patient safety requirements.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

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

Desirable

• Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

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.
• Experience of working in Maternity, specifically neonatal units.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
• Hold UK Driving Licence
• Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
• Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
• Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Accepts supervision.
• Commitment to health and safety
• Capable of producing high standards of work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

• Willing to undergo further training

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.

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9018792

Job locations

Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL

Attachments

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