This Band 4 Assistant Clinical Technologist role will give the post holder the chance to be involved in the whole life cycle of medical devices, including acceptance testing, carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance. The post holder may provide technical input to administrative duties and, on occasion, offer assistance to the Equipment Library services across any of the Trust sites.
There will be opportunities to prepare for career progression within the field of Clinical Science. The Clinical Engineering Group supports approximately 50,000 pieces of medical equipment across all OUH sites and community locations.
The Assistant Clinical Technologist will undertake technical and administrative activities as a member of Clinical Engineering in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Work activities will be carried out in both clinical and workshop environments. This is not a training post, however, to facilitate career progression and professional development the post holder may be enrolled onto an appropriate apprenticeship or work‑based undergraduate training scheme in Medical Engineering.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Act as first point‑of‑contact for clinical staff to the technical workshops, demonstrating effective decision‑making and prioritisation skills to resolve queries in a professional manner, taking responsibility for the completion of tasks necessary to maintain clinical services.
* Arrange front‑line maintenance activities in clinical areas in liaison with clinical teams, ensuring continuation of effective patient care.
* Participate in the investigation of adverse clinical incidents involving medical devices, as directed by the Medical Devices Safety Team.
* Adhere to the required standards of etiquette for the protection and care of patients and staff (e.g., theatre gowns, shoes, aprons and gloves).
* Keep a comprehensive record of work undertaken within the medical equipment database.
* Coordinate with external suppliers and third‑party customers (for example, service contract providers), ensuring effective and professional communication as a representative of the Trust.
* Carry out maintenance and repair of medical equipment, in line with the competencies acquired through training, including verification of the performance and safety of devices, use of appropriate testing equipment and adherence to safety procedures.
* Disposal of medical devices and other waste material using an appropriate waste stream.
* Act as a supervisor and trainer for both technical and administrative processes, as required within the scope of the departmental training and competency framework.
* Assist in strategic development projects as directed by the departmental management team, including development of departmental standard operating procedures and policies.
* Lead in self‑development and progression through both practical and academic elements of the apprenticeship training scheme.
General Conditions
1. Risk Management: The post holder is responsible for managing risk in a progressive, honest and open environment, familiarising themselves with the Major Incident Policy, Fire Policy, Information Governance and the local response plan.
2. Health and Safety: Ensure that all duties are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, statutory regulations and Trust policies and procedures, supported by training and specialist advice.
3. Infection Control: Adhere to the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policies, including hand hygiene, mandatory training, and reporting of communicable infections.
4. Child Protection & Safeguarding: Uphold the rights of children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child and the Trust’s safeguarding policy.
5. Information Governance: Complete annual information governance training and maintain data quality in support of patient care, clinical governance and performance management.
6. Disclosure Requirements: As the role involves access to vulnerable people, disclosure and barring service checks will be required.
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and a science subject
* Some work‑based experience
* Evidence of computer literacy and IT skills
* Holder of a British driving licence
* Able to prioritise and manage own work
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of the Health Care sector
* A basic understanding of medical devices
* Evidence of alignment with Trust values
Expectations and Opportunity
Do you have experience of working in a Healthcare setting or Customer Service Environment and an interest in technology? This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Engineering and Measurement Group within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The role does involve a degree of manual handling.
About the Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital. Our values, standards and behaviours – compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence – define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with patients, colleagues and the wider community.
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