Developing EBME Technician - Ipswich

Esneft; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Developing EBME Technician to join our EBME/Clinical Engineering team.

This Band 4 developmental role (to Band 5) provides an opportunity to build specialist knowledge & practical skills in the maintenance, testing & repair of medical equipment used across the hospital.

Working with experienced EBME technicians, you will undertake a structured programme of training & competency development. As your experience & competence increase, you will take greater responsibility for planned preventative maintenance, electrical safety & functional testing, fault diagnosis, repair & the safe return of medical equipment to clinical service.

We are interested in you to have:

• Degree in Electronics, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent technical qualifications & relevant practical experience.
• Good understanding of electronic & electrical principles.
• Practical experience in electronic equipment testing, fault-finding or repair.
• Logical & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Good communication & teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn & develop within medical engineering.

Previous EBME or medical equipment experience is desirable but is not essential.

If you are enthusiastic about electronics & would like to use your technical skills in a role that directly contributes to patient safety & high-quality healthcare, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The technician can independently maintain an agreed portfolio of low to moderate complexity medical equipment while continuing to receive supervision for more complex/high-risk equipment.

You will be required to perform preventative maintenance, repair electromechanical devices, perform installations and calibrate equipment. In addition, you will to keep computerised service logs and report service issues to supervisors to ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with compliance standards.

You will be required to work in the many areas of the Electro-Medical Engineering Department providing a top quality service to the wards and departments.

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of interruptions for emergency repairs during daily concentration on routine work.
• Practical experience in medical electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques or equivalent including maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety testing and acceptance testing.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
• EBME background
• Experience in repairing a variety of medical electronic equipment.

Qualifications

• C&G/ONC/HNC in Electronic\Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• HND/Degree in Electronic Medical Engineering, or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of electronic workshop practice and associated computer systems.
• Knowledge of device support including electronic, electro-mechanical, computing and medical devices.
• Attended service/maintenance courses held by medical companies.

Personal Skills

• Skills for analysing and diagnosing faults in equipment.
• Skills for use of precision/fine tools/ instruments including dexterity, co-ordination, sensory and speed.

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

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Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.