Description
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Clinical Engineering Technician to join our Clinical Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the safe, effective and reliable operation of a wide range of medical devices and equipment used across the Trust and its partner organisations.
The Clinical Engineering Department plays a vital role in supporting patient care through the evaluation and selection of medical equipment, acceptance testing, commissioning, preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair.
You will work with a diverse range of electrical, electronic and mechanical medical equipment across a variety of clinical environments, including wards, Intensive Care, the Special Care Baby Unit, theatres, Cardiology and other Trust properties.
About You We are looking for a technically capable and proactive individual with a strong commitment to medical equipment safety, quality and patient care.
You should be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to fault-finding and repair, the ability to work with complex medical devices, and a commitment to maintaining high technical and professional standards.
You will need strong communication and organisational skills, an ability to work effectively with clinical colleagues, departmental staff and external contractors.
Main duties of the job As a Clinical Engineering Technician, you will:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, troubleshooting and repairs on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with the highest standards of safety, quality and reliability.
- Undertake acceptance testing and commissioning of new medical equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for clinical use.
- Provide technical advice and applications support to clinical colleagues and other equipment users.
- Coordinate servicing and repairs with external contractors, ensuring work is completed effectively and to the required standards.
- Support the safe and effective management of medical devices across the Trust and its partner organisations.
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams, colleagues and external service providers to minimise equipment downtime and support continuity of patient care.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with departmental procedures and the requirements of the Trust's ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive working environment.
Person Specification Education and Training
- BEng Degree in Electronic/Biomedical Engineering plus specialist equipment training & experience OR Substantial HND in Electronic/Biomedical Engineering with Specialist equipment training & higher experience.
- Relevant higher specialised medical engineering courses.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training.
- A full UK driving licence, including Category B entitlement for long wheelbase (LWB) vans,
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, good working practice and national standards in the field of clinical information systems
- Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering and practices.
- Excellent computer skills - Microsoft 365 packages
- Able to use specialist diagnostic tools in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
- ISO experience
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Able to carry out investigations and write incident report