Clinical Engineer

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Engineer to manage and maintain medical devices across various clinical specialties. This role involves collaboration with clinical staff to enhance patient care and requires a degree in electronics or a scientific subject, along with relevant experience.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Wellness Centre

Staff networks

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• At least 18 months experience with electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with medical devices and healthcare environments.
• Membership of a professional institute, e.g., Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, commissioning, and management services for medical devices.
• Assist and advise nursing and clinical staff in the use of medical devices.
• Organise and update service, operation, and instruction procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Scientific principles knowledge

Proficiency in software applications

Education

BEng/BSc in electronics or a scientific subject

HNC/HND working towards a degree

Job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest hospitals on the south coast, employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.

Job Description

Band 5 - £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

Permanent 37.5 hours per week

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting a competent and committed Clinical Engineer to support the maintenance and management of medical devices within the Clinical Engineering team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to enhance patient care through effective medical device management.

We are seeking two Clinical Engineering Technicians to support various areas across the trust, including high acuity zones such as Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Coronary Care, and Respiratory High Care. The role involves maintaining and repairing priority equipment, with experience in medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning, and management essential. You will also advise and assist nursing and other staff in the use of medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, commissioning, and management services for medical devices across various clinical specialties and areas, including Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Care, and Emergency Department.
• Assist and advise nursing and clinical staff in the use of medical devices.
• Organise and update service, operation, and instruction procedures.

We value a healthy work-life balance. Portsmouth is a vibrant city on the south coast, offering beaches, sailing, kite-surfing, hiking, and cultural attractions like theatres and concert venues. It is also close to the South Downs National Park, the Isle of Wight, and just 90 minutes from London Waterloo by train.

If interested, please contact James McInnes at 02392 286000, Ext: 3700, for an informal discussion. We look forward to your application.

Further Information

Please see the enclosed Job Description. Note that this role does not offer sponsorship.

Qualifications

Essential

• BEng/BSc in electronics or a scientific subject, or HNC/HND working towards a degree.

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications and experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Sound knowledge of scientific principles.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Proficiency in office and bespoke software applications.
• Licensed to drive a van for technical support at PCTs and other locations.

Desirable

• Experience with specialised medical device testing equipment.
• Mechanical workshop skills.
• Understanding of clinical measurements and procedures.

Experience

• At least 18 months experience with electronic and electromechanical systems or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with medical devices and healthcare environments.
• Manufacturer’s training courses.
• IT experience.
• Membership of a professional institute, e.g., Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Responsive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to build professional relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Delivery-focused approach.
• Physical fitness for tasks involving lifting and moving equipment.
• Willingness to work in clinical areas with critically unwell patients connected to medical devices.

Desirable

• Willingness to work some unsocial hours.

Additional Information

We offer excellent staff benefits, including an on-site Nursery, Wellness Centre, staff networks, and recognition awards. Portsmouth is a diverse city with many cultural and outdoor activities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, respecting diversity and inclusion in our workforce.