Maintenance Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Quorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Assistant to repair, service and maintain medical equipment across sites. The role requires handling safety testing, logging activities in the AIMS system, and coordinating with manufacturers for spares.

You will work to high standards in a busy clinical environment, prioritising tasks and communicating with clinical staff to resolve equipment issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Desirable NVQ Level 3 and IT literacy for equipment databases.
• Ability to work safely and communicate with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Repair, servicing and planned preventative maintenance of medical equipment.
• Carry out safety and acceptance testing to protocol and manufacturer specs.
• Log work on the equipment management database (AIMS) as it progresses.
• Liaise with manufacturers for spare parts information and stock monitoring.
• Maintain workshop areas and ensure high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Communicate clearly with clinical users to understand and prioritise issues.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 + 2 years experience

NVQ Level 3

Tools

AIMS database

ISO 9001 proficiency

Job description

The Medical Physics Equipment Management Service (MEMS) requires one dynamic medical equipment Maintenance Assistant, to take a keyrole within the service. This is a demanding position and you will play a major part in achieving service objectives in a busy and technicallychallenging environment governed by an ISO9001 quality system., The main responsibility of the postholder is to undertake repair, servicing and planned preventative maintenance of medical equipment within the trust. The post is one that rotates between each of the sites within UHL., Undertake repair, servicing and routine maintenance on medical equipment, to planned schedules / workload and prioritisedtasks, upholding working standards, policies, procedures, and objectives in order to maintain professional standards and servicedelivery. Communicate with clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assess the seriousness andimplications of the problem and, under advice from senior staff, respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request. Check that equipment performs to manufacturer's specification. Carry out safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment to an approved protocol. Undertake first line repairs of medical equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Use computer skills to maintain relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular ensure the equipmentmanagement computer database (AIMS) is operated in an accurate, methodical manner with work being logged as it progresses untilcompletion. Extract information from the equipment management database in response to requests by clinical staff or Department management. Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information on spares availability. Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, requesting where necessary to keep an adequate stock. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholders care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-orderedand that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards. Inform management and other Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Postholder'scare. Respond to Safety Action Bulletins (SABS) from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and fromequipment manufacturers as directed by the Head of Section. Participate in regular section meetings. Be familiar with and follow the Trust's incident report procedure.,

• BTEC/ONC in electronics or a scientific subject. Training in repair and maintenance of medical devic The successful candidate will have the ability to self manage and prioritise the direction of their day to day activities to achieve timely completion of repair, planned maintenance and associated equipment management tasks. The maintenance role is performed both in-house and at various customer sites throughout Leicestershire. A driving licence and own transport are essential.

Applicants must be qualified to a relevant NVQ Level 2, and it is desirable that you have previous knowledge of servicing medical devices. Technical training will be available. You will have a safety conscious approach to your work and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. An ability to cope underpressure, be adaptable and multi-task is required. Experience of using an equipment database and associated IT skills will be a distinctadvantage., The postholder is required to work to extremely high standards of workmanship, safety, and accountability within a quality management system,

• Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff at all levels
• Ability to provide information and advice to members of the public and staff in a polite and courteous manner., Able to communicate information across professional boundaries

Trust Value,

• Relevant NVQ level 2 plus 2 years experience; or equivalent to relevant NVQ level 3, Experience of electrical and / or electronic systems
• Information Technology experience, Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good organisations skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload

EDI,

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual, Ability to meet the physical demands required for the role
• Work with members of the clinical engineering team to develop effective maintenance plans Problem solving skills.
• Report concerns related equipment condition to qualified staff.
• Manage time accordingly to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk