Assistant Clinical Engineer

Company DescriptionHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustJob DescriptionBand 4: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum37. 5 hours per weekPermanent contractWe have a great opportunity for you to join our Clinical Engineering Team here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit a Clinical Engineering Technician to provide support in specialist areas such as Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Care and the Emergency Department.

You will have experience in providing comprehensive medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning and management services to a wide range of clinical specialties and geographical areas. You will use your knowledge to assist and advise nursing and other staff in the use of medical devices. Key Responsibilities To provide comprehensive medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning and management services to a wide range of clinical specialties and geographical areas. To provide those services to one or more specialist areas e. g. Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiac Care and the Emergency Department.

Provide assistance and guidance to nursing and other staff in use of medical devices. Organise and update service, operation and instruction procedures.

For Further Information Please See Enclosed Job DescriptionPlease note this role is not able to offer sponsorshipQualificationsQualificationsEssentialBEng/BSc in electronics or a scientific subject OR HNC/HND working towards degreeDesirableOther applicable qualifications and with relevant experienceEssentialSkills and KnowledgeWork extensively without supervision using own initiativeSound knowledge of a broad range of scientific principlesProficient communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to organise own workloadAble to use standard office and bespoke software applicationsDesirableUse of specialised equipment for testing medical devicesMechanical workshop practicesUnderstanding of clinical measurements and proceduresLicensed to drive a van to provide technical support at the premises of PCTs and other customersExperienceEighteen months experience of electronic and electromechanical systems.

(or exceptionally other equivalent combination of qualifications and knowledge)Medical devices and healthcare environmentManufacturer’s training coursesInformation Technology experienceMember of Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)Personal QualitiesEssentialResponsive and flexible attitude and approachCreate and maintain effective professional relationshipsEffective communicator both orally and writtenAbility to act and ensure deliveryPhysically fit to undertake tasks involving frequently lifting and moving medical equipmentPrepared to work in clinical areas where there are critically unwell patients connected to, and dependant on, medical devicesDesirablePrepared to work some unsocial hoursAdditional InformationThe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do.

We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.