Job overview
Please note this advert is for a Medical Engineer and a Senior Medical Engineer
Medical Engineer
The Grade 5 Medical Engineer will undertake planned preventative maintenance, calibration, acceptance testing, and basic repair of medical equipment. The post holder will support senior engineers, maintain accurate records of equipment activity, and liaise with clinical staff regarding safe use of devices. They will develop skills and knowledge under supervision and contribute to departmental governance and audit activities.
Senior Medical Engineer
The Grade 6 Senior/Specialist Medical Engineer is responsible for the service, maintenance, repair and commissioning of a wide range of complex medical equipment, including anaesthetic and ventilator equipment and neonatal care equipment.
The post holder will exercise independent technical judgement, supervise junior engineers and apprentices, provide technical advice to clinical staff, and contribute to departmental governance, policy and quality systems.
The role includes participation in the Medical Engineering on-call rota for urgent out-of-hours support.
Main duties of the job
Medical Engineer
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of complex medical devices. Commissioning and acceptance testing of new medical equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation. Providing technical advice and support to clinical users regarding the safe and effective use of equipment.
Senior Medical Engineer
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of complex medical devices including anaesthetic and ventilator equipment and neonatal care equipment. Commissioning and acceptance testing of new medical equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation. Providing technical advice and support to clinical users regarding the safe and effective use of equipment.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.
Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.
Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the company does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached Job Descriptions for both Medical Engineer and Senior Medical Engineer attached.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience in maintenance and repair of medical devices.
* Knowledge of analogue, digital, computer and mechanical systems.
* Experience supervising others.
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in a hospital Medical Engineering environment.
* Knowledge of equipment management systems.
* Experience of procurement advice, equipment replacement planning and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Education and Training
Essential criteria
* Degree or HNC/HND in Biomedical, Electronic, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
* Manufacturer-approved traning.
Desirable criteria
* Registered Clinical Technologist or equivalent professional registration.
* Manufacturer-approved technical training. Registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists.