Job summary
The post holders will have the requisite knowledge and skills to work independently with a range of medical devices, including 'complex' and 'non-complex' electrical medical equipment including; service checks, PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) checks, safety checks and calibration of such equipment (e.g. infusion devices, cardiac monitors, temperature measuring devices, OBS; observation devices) and also varied medical gas appliances (e.g. flowmeters, regulators and suction units).
They will have the knowledge to differentiate between technical and clinical problems and have the autonomy to deal with issues within the remit of the post but refers more complex problems to suitably qualified colleagues.
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
The post holder will also help plan and organise the calibration of the departments test equipment used on complex and non - complex medical test equipment including gas test measurement appliances.
The post holder will be expected to carry out their duties within the workshop environment and in clinical environments i.e. Hospital wards, Theatres and Critical Care areas.
The post holder will also be expected to service, repair and train end users in the use of medical gas and suction equipment and some complex and non - complex electro-medical devices.
The post holder will be based at Morriston Hospital, where the major part of the duties will be delivered, but will be expected to work in other parts of the Health Board as required.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to plan and organise Planned Preventative Maintenance activity on a wide range of complex and non complex medical equipment plus also associated medical gas equipment
They will be responsible for carrying out servicing and repairs of more complex medical equipment such as Defibrillators, Multi-Parameter Monitoring Equipment, Endoscopic Equipment Diathermy etc, Volumetric and Syringe pump configuration and help with end-user training on a number of more complex med equipment groups.
They will be expected to manage the ordering of stock associated with their allocated complex and general medical equipment
The post holder will provide senior MEMS management with advice on the upgrading and replacement of all medical gas equipment plus general electrical medical equipment within the remit of the post
They will be responsible for data entry and accuracy for all records for technical servicing, repair, commissioning, calibration and disposal on a defined group of complex and non complex electro medical equipment
Clinical duties include work with, and support clinical staff, patients and carers with issues relating to medical gas/vacuum and complex & non-complex electromedical equipment, offering advice within the scope of the post.
Professional duties include;To work according to Health Board and Departmental policies and procedures.
To actively contribute to the departments ISO 9001 Quality System.
To participate fully in the directorates CPD program by attending all necessary manufacturers training courses and other relevant associated courses, conferences and seminars.
To attend all training courses deemed mandatory for the post.
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
Essential
- Qualifications (Degree, HND/HNC)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience with repair, test or calibration of devices
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Working with databases and quality systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 (or other) quality system
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston Hospital
Morriston
Swansea
SA6 6NL