Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales seeks an Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician to maintain and repair diagnostic equipment across acute and community hospitals. You will calibrate, maintain and commission devices, advise users, and help investigate incidents while keeping up with evolving medical technology.

Experience in electronics repair is valued; Welsh or English language applicants are welcome, and training is offered to develop expertise within NHS EBME

Qualifications

• Degree level electronics knowledge or equivalent training and experience
• Experience in electronics repair role
• Served an electronics-based apprenticeship
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Repair, calibration, planned maintenance and commissioning of medical equipment.
• Provide advice and support to users on functions and maintenance of devices.
• Assist in evaluation of maintenance requirements and investigation of incidents.
• Requisition spares and materials, accept deliveries and book them in following procedures.
• Maintain knowledge and keep up to date with technical developments.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours to meet service needs.

Skills

Electronics repair

Electronic instrumentation

Fault diagnosis

Education

Degree in electronics

HNC/HND in electronics

Job description

Job Overview

Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

The Medical Engineering (EBME) Team support all users of medical equipment in the acute and community hospitals within the Health Board, ensuring that equipment is always safe for use and that it performs as expected, maintaining the safety of both the users and our patients.

Previous experience of medical equipment is desirable but not essential if you have extensive previous experience of the repair and maintenance of complex electronic equipment. Support and training is offered ensuring excellent career prospects. The successful candidate will be appraised on a yearly basis, and with a view to develop their knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide technical support service in relation to a wide range of medical equipment throughout the Central region of BCULHB.

• The repair, calibration, planned maintenance and commissioning of medical equipment.
• Provide advice and support users of medical equipment on the functions and maintenance of devices.
• Assist in evaluation of maintenance requirements, investigation of incidents and trial of equipment.
• Requisition spares and materials, accept deliveries of materials and equipment booking them in following set procedures.
• Maintain knowledge and keep up to date with technical developments.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HNC/HND plus short courses or equivalent training and experience
• Equivalent experience in an electronics repair role

Desirable criteria

• Served an electronics based apprenticeship

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of electronic instrumentation fault diagnosis and repair on industrial or medical equipment
• Experience of ISO 9001 quality Management Systems

Desirable criteria

• Experience of mentoring trainees and/or students
• Working within clinical environments