Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply.
To provide maintenance of medical equipment and repair of ventilators
To provide technical support, advice and assistance in setting up and operation of all equipment on the Lane Fox ward.
To assist Chief Technologist in developing and maintaining policies and guidelines
To assist in training of multidisciplinary teams
To undertake any such technical tasks as instructed by Chief Technologist.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake routine servicing and maintenance of respiratory / ventilation equipment in both the Hospital and Community including satellite units. UK Full Driving Licence essential.
- To ensure that repaired equipment is mechanically and electrically operational and safe by checking in accordance with Unit/ Department test procedures and policies.
- To record defects in any equipment and report defects and repairs to appropriate officers and to ensure that unsatisfactory equipment is withdrawn from service.
- To apply specified procedures when dealing with equipment which has been contaminated.
- To maintain test and calibration equipment
- To participate in an On-Call Rota.
About us
The Technical department provides a service to:-
The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, consisting of 14 beds which provide invasive and non invasive management of chronic respiratory failure, The satellite unit also has a 20 bedded weaning unit that opened on the East Surrey Hospital site in October 2014. The service also supports a large population of patients in excess of 2600 using ventilation in the community.
Technical Support to the Evelina Hospital London Paediatric respiratory and ventilation service.
These are all supported with 24-hour technical back up with an On-Call service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake routine servicing and maintenance of respiratory / ventilation equipment. To ensure that repaired equipment is mechanically and electrically effective and safe by checking in accordance with Unit/ Department test procedures and policies. To report and record defects in any equipment including repairs to the appropriate officers and to ensure that non compliant equipment is withdrawn from service. To apply specified procedures when dealing with equipment which has been contaminated.
To maintain test and calibration equipment
To take part in on call duties.
Research and Development.
To aid in researching new equipment and projects in conjunction with medical and nursing staff. To evaluate / assess suitability of new equipment prior to purchase.
Training:
To participate and lead in-service training programs for medical staff, Nursing staff and junior Technologists .
To provide instruction on equipment provided for patients ,participating in the discharge of patients from the ward including the training of both the patients / relatives and carers in the correct use and care of the issued devices.
Where home installation are to be handed to other authorities to provide instruction to technical staff in operation adjustment and repair procedures.
To participate in Unit/Department/Trust mandatory training programs.
Services in Patients Home: To identify equipment faults and undertake maintenance work on all medical equipment installed or provided by the Trust as per Unit/Departmental policies.
To transport necessary equipment to and from patients homes
To establish mechanical efficiency and electrical safety of equipment and to take action as appropriate
To install equipment in patients home
To operate Department / Trust vehicles under current guidelines
To keep secure and in good condition all Trust property supplied i.e. Vehicles, tools, test equipment, phones pagers etc.
To carry out such duties as may be required by the consultants or senior medical staff in the Lane Fox Unit.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment
Desirable
- Research Involvement
- Working in a hospital / Clinical Environment
- Home Mechanical Ventilation
- Training MDT's
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree - Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing
Desirable
- MSc Manufacturers Training Courses experience in Medical Equipment Servicing
Skills
Essential
- Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
- Teaching / Training
- To work in small team
- Excellent Communication
- Organisational / prioritise workload
- Computer literacy
Physical requirements
Essential
Desirable
- Driving License Travelling to Patients Home
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
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH