Clinical Engineering Assistant/Apprentice

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Plymouth is seeking an apprentice to join their Clinical Engineering department. The role involves supporting various functions such as equipment management and maintenance within a structured training program. Candidates should have a strong interest in electronics and engineering, with 5 GCSEs required. This position offers a great opportunity for career development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrable interest in further education and personal development.
• Able to work well in a busy environment and meet reasonable deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision and as directed by Team Leader/Training Supervisor.
• Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme at the appropriate level.
• Assists with fulfilling general team workload objectives.

Skills

Interest in Electronics, Equipment or Engineering

Interest in computer systems

Demonstrable experience of Team Working

Education

5 GCSE passes at Grade 4-9 (A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Engineering department at Derriford hospital manages 40,000 active medical devices and provides leadership, governance and lifecycle support across device management for the Trust and other customers. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust seeks to appoint an apprentice to support various Clinical Engineering functions, including commissioning, decommissioning, decontamination, booking in, returning and collecting equipment. Apprentices will participate in the Clinical Engineering training scheme, including the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician, Level 3 course. This education is funded under the Government apprenticeship scheme, with 20% of the working week allocated for study (paid) and to build a portfolio toward evidence-based progression to a Technical Inspector.
On completion of the Level 3 Specialist Technician course, POST qualification education including the PTP Healthcare Science degree (UWE) will be available, with potential progression to the Clinical Engineering Technician (band 4) role.

Main duties of the job

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and At Risk status applicants, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who can display recent relevant experience as per the Person Specification.

• Works under supervision and as directed by Team Leader/Training Supervisor or colleagues.
• Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme at the indicated level to completion.
• Assists with fulfilling general team workload objectives and provides assistance to all Clinical Engineering teams.
• Works to build up a baseline of equipment and process competencies.

Job responsibilities

Assistant Technician Responsibilities

• 1.1 Works under supervision and as directed by Team Leader/Training Supervisor.
• 1.2 Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme at the appropriate level when required.
• 1.3 Assists with fulfilling general team workload objectives. Provides assistance to all Clinical Engineering teams.
• 1.4 Works to build up a baseline of equipment and process competencies.

Core Duties

• 2.1 Accepts requests for medical device repair and service from within and outside the Trust, appropriately progressing high priority work.
• 2.2 Logs into and uses the Trusts Medical Devices Database to record all repair and service requests in accordance with Quality System.
• 2.3 Receives patients and other visitors to Clinical Engineering with due regard for safety in potentially dangerous environments.
• 2.4 Performs corrective and planned preventative maintenance under close supervision on a range of medical devices following written instructions.
• 2.5 Performs acceptance, performance and safety checks under close supervision on new equipment following written instructions.
• 2.6 Maintains under supervision service schedules and records scientific and technical documentation in accordance with Quality System and Trusts Medical Devices Database.
• 2.7 Rotates through all Clinical Engineering Teams to broaden experience and build competencies.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Interest in Electronics, Equipment or Engineering
• Interest in computer systems
• Demonstrable experience of Team Working

Desirable

• Demonstrable electronics or computer hardware experience
• Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4-9 (A-C) to include English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• ECDL or CLAIT Qualification

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Demonstrable interest in further education and personal development
• Able to work well in a busy environment and meet reasonable deadlines

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
• Demonstrable experience of working in a service environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly 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.

About us

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, committed to innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. We offer opportunities for career development in a progressive working environment. We invite applicants from diverse backgrounds and can discuss reasonable adjustments with the recruitment team. Vacancies may close before the closing date.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address: Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

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