Clinical Engineering Assistant/Apprentice
The Clinical Engineering department at Derriford hospital is responsible for the reporting, management and maintenance of 40,000 individual, active medical devices within our database. Clinical Engineering provides our Trust and other customers with medical device leadership, expertise and governance for the whole life cycle of their devices, through proactive and responsive teams.
Job purpose: Appoint an apprentice to support in various Clinical Engineering functions; performing commissioning, decommissioning, decontamination, booking in, returning and collecting equipment. As an Apprentice, the successful applicant will engage with and participate in our Clinical Engineering training scheme, including the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician, Level 3 Course. The education is funded under the Government apprenticeship scheme with a 20% working week allocated for study (paid) and to build a portfolio of developing knowledge, experience and competencies towards progression to a Technical Inspector role.
Onwards education post qualification, with the PTP Healthcare Science degree course (UWE) available on completion of the Level 3 Specialist Technician course and attainment of (band 4) Clinical Engineering Technician role.
Main duties of the job
* Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as NHS At Risk staff and those with recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
* Works under supervision and as directed by Team Leader/Training Supervisor.
* Engages with the Clinical Engineering training scheme at the indicated level to completion.
* Assists with fulfilling general team workload objectives and provides assistance to all Clinical Engineering teams.
* Works to build up a baseline of equipment and process competencies.
Job Responsibilities
* Assistant Technician Responsibilities: Works under supervision and as directed by Team Leader/Training Supervisor; engages with the training scheme; assists with workload objectives; builds baseline equipment and process competencies.
* Core Duties: Accepts requests for medical device repair and service; logs into the Trusts Medical Devices Database; receives patients and visitors; performs corrective and preventive maintenance under supervision; performs acceptance, performance and safety checks on new equipment; maintains service schedules and documentation; rotates through Clinical Engineering Teams to broaden experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Essential: Interest in Electronics, Equipment or Engineering; Interest in computer systems; Demonstrable experience of teamwork.
* Desirable: Demonstrable electronics or computer hardware experience; Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
* Essential: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A-C) including English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Desirable: ECDL or CLAIT Qualification.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Essential: Able to work as part of a team; demonstrable interest in further education and personal development; able to work well in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
* Desirable: Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team; demonstrable experience of working in a service environment.
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required to check for prior convictions. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for more information. Disclosure requirements and sponsorship details are reiterated where applicable.
Employer details: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH. Official website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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