Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician

NHS; Rhyl; A distancia; GBP 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking an experienced Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician to support the safe operation of medical equipment across acute and community hospitals. You will work within the EBME team to repair, calibrate and maintain devices, ensuring patient safety and equipment reliability.

Experience with medical equipment is desirable; substantial electronics repair experience is valued, with training and career development provided along the

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Electronics fault diagnosis

ISO 9001 experience

Mentoring trainees

Educación

Degree or HNC/HND in electronics

Electronics apprenticeship

Equivalent experience in electronics repair

Descripción del empleo

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Duties will include:

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience of electronic instrumentation fault diagnosis and repair on industrial or medical equipment
• Experience of ISO 9001 quality Management Systems
• Experience of mentoring trainees and/or students
• Working within clinical environments

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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.