Specialist Medical Engineering Technician

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Wales seeks a Specialist Medical Engineering Technician. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and supervision of technical staff on medical equipment. Required qualifications include a degree in electronics and experience with ISO 9001 systems. Ideal for candidates with extensive knowledge in medical device repair, offering a supportive and challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of fault diagnosis and repair on medical equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience mentoring students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fault finding and diagnostic testing on complex medical equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on specialist medical equipment.
• Supervise and plan work for medical technical staff.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Repair of medical equipment

Workload management

Technical guidance

Ability to interpret technical documentation

Education

Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HND/HNC

Membership of The Register of Clinical Technologists

ECDL (European Computer Driving License)

Job description

Specialist Medical Engineering Technician

Specialist 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 specialist medical equipment is essential supplemented with extensive knowledge on the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems. Candidates should also have experience in the supervision and work load planning of other junior members of staff.

The successful candidate will be appraised on a yearly basis, and with a view to develop their knowledge and skills where appropriate.

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

Main duties of the job

Undertake highly advanced fault finding and diagnostic testing on complex highly specialistmedical equipment.

Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex and inter-related systems (e.g. electronic, computer and mechanical systems).

Carry out preventative maintenance schedules on all specialist medical equipment, includingAdult and Neonatal Critical Care Ventilators, Anaesthetic Machines, Hemofiltration Machines, Multi-Parameter, Networked Patient Monitoring Systems and Neonatal Incubators.

Undertake repairs or modifications on highly complex mechanisms and systems down to electronic component level.

Verify that all equipment performs to manufacturer and service specification.

Perform calibration, safety, quality and acceptance testing of equipment.

Maintain a system of control and specialist equipment records as part of an existing ISO9001 certified Quality Management System, ensuring compliance in the areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility

Participate in regular service meetings and develop/design maintenance procedures/protocols.

Supervise, plan work load and take responsibility for any other medical technical staff or engineers when they are performing work under the post holder's direction.

Supervise trainees and students on placements.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HND/HNC.
• High acuity medical equipment short courses or equivalent training and experience.
• Membership of The Register of Clinical Technologists
• ECDL (European Computer Driving License)

Experience

• Extensive experience of fault diagnosis and repair on medical equipment including technical training on life support equipment
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, including implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement within healthcare or medical device environments.
• Experience mentoring students and junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support
• Experienced in analysing medical device related incidents and producing reports to support collaborative decision-making across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience of equipment commissioning and development of new technical procedures
• Demonstrate experience of the supervision and workload management for any other medical staff or engineers

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to diagnose, interpret and resolve highly complex problems, sometimes with conflicting information, under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to prioritise and manage work within a highly specialist area.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to promote a culture of quality and safety across teams.
• Ability to cascade knowledge and training to others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.