An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Medical Engineering Technician to join and lead a small friendly team based at Furness General Hospital.
The department is responsible for the commissioning, service, and maintenance of a wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care, including ventilation, endoscopy, neonatal, and theatre-based medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include leading a small team of engineers to provide medical device commissioning, service, repair, implementation of regulatory action, and safe disposal of devices at the end of clinical life on the Furness General Hospital site and community locations.
You will have
A good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory. A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro-mechanical medical equipment. Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and familiarity with the Microsoft Office applications suite. Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is essential. The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors, and suppliers. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise the day-to-day workload of the site.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planned maintenance, servicing, repair, and calibration of electronic medical equipment across all clinical areas, including working on high-risk devices such as ventilators, more complex neonatal equipment, and lung function systems. A proportion of this post will involve the day-to-day running of the Furness General site, including planning and prioritising engineers' workload and service activities. Deputise in the absence of the Chief Medical Engineering Technician. Provide specialist technical knowledge on any clinical incidents involving medical devices. Action any medical device-related alerts received from the MHRA. Actively engage with the quality management system to identify efficiencies for the site and the service.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Professional electronics knowledge acquired through BEng in electronics, Medical Engineering, or equivalent, with additional practical knowledge gained through technical training, short courses, and developed practical experience.
Desirable
Physiology training to cover a range of specialist equipment. VRCT Membership. Internal Auditor training by a recognised certification group for ISO 9001:2015.
Experience
Essential
Analysis and diagnosing of faults in complex electronic/mechanical equipment. Experience of safe operating systems used in the maintenance and repair of complex electronic equipment. Self-management of workload including planning for routine maintenance and prioritising breakdown requests. Medical device calibration and maintenance.
Desirable
Evidence of regular training courses to further skills and experience. Auditing within an ISO accredited service or workplace.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
Effective verbal and written communication. Working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality System environment. Experience of working within the scope of MHRA Managing Medical Devices (April 2015). Workload planning and prioritisation for a team of engineers. Highly developed skills: manual dexterity, coordination, and sensory skills for use of precision tools & materials in the maintenance of delicate equipment. Quality systems and database management.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of Health Service issues. Medical Device and Equipment Management for Hospital and Community-based Organisations. Evaluation of medical devices - acceptance testing.
Miscellaneous
Essential
An ability to work effectively, individually or as part of a team. To communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and with external agencies and industry. An ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, problem solving, together with sound judgement and a professional approach.
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
435-UHMBB101224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The department is responsible for the commissioning, service, and maintenance of a wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care, including ventilation, endoscopy, neonatal, and theatre-based medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include leading a small team of engineers to provide medical device commissioning, service, repair, implementation of regulatory action, and safe disposal of devices at the end of clinical life on the Furness General Hospital site and community locations.
You will have
A good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory. A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro-mechanical medical equipment. Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and familiarity with the Microsoft Office applications suite. Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is essential. The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors, and suppliers. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise the day-to-day workload of the site.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planned maintenance, servicing, repair, and calibration of electronic medical equipment across all clinical areas, including working on high-risk devices such as ventilators, more complex neonatal equipment, and lung function systems. A proportion of this post will involve the day-to-day running of the Furness General site, including planning and prioritising engineers' workload and service activities. Deputise in the absence of the Chief Medical Engineering Technician. Provide specialist technical knowledge on any clinical incidents involving medical devices. Action any medical device-related alerts received from the MHRA. Actively engage with the quality management system to identify efficiencies for the site and the service.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Professional electronics knowledge acquired through BEng in electronics, Medical Engineering, or equivalent, with additional practical knowledge gained through technical training, short courses, and developed practical experience.
Desirable
Physiology training to cover a range of specialist equipment. VRCT Membership. Internal Auditor training by a recognised certification group for ISO 9001:2015.
Experience
Essential
Analysis and diagnosing of faults in complex electronic/mechanical equipment. Experience of safe operating systems used in the maintenance and repair of complex electronic equipment. Self-management of workload including planning for routine maintenance and prioritising breakdown requests. Medical device calibration and maintenance.
Desirable
Evidence of regular training courses to further skills and experience. Auditing within an ISO accredited service or workplace.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
Effective verbal and written communication. Working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality System environment. Experience of working within the scope of MHRA Managing Medical Devices (April 2015). Workload planning and prioritisation for a team of engineers. Highly developed skills: manual dexterity, coordination, and sensory skills for use of precision tools & materials in the maintenance of delicate equipment. Quality systems and database management.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of Health Service issues. Medical Device and Equipment Management for Hospital and Community-based Organisations. Evaluation of medical devices - acceptance testing.
Miscellaneous
Essential
An ability to work effectively, individually or as part of a team. To communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and with external agencies and industry. An ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, problem solving, together with sound judgement and a professional approach.
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
435-UHMBB101224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
