EBME/Clinical Engineering Multidisciplined Technician
You will be responsible for accurately supporting and checking "mechanical medical devices" such as patient trolleys, medical gas appliances and other low‑level equipment, with a view for development. Electronics knowledge may also be required. Duties include generic solutions of medical device management in accordance with the "Medical Device Management Standard 2015".
Full training and support will be given.
The successful applicant will be fully committed and able to deliver both quality and the needs of the service.
The department’s opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
This role involves indirect working with patients.
Main duties of the job
EBME/Clinical Engineering Multidisciplined Technician – Band 5
Full Time, Permanent
The EBME Department is looking for an experienced Technician to join their team in the day‑to‑day maintenance of medical equipment at Croydon University Hospital and associated centres. The post holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of work across multiple sites, providing an efficient and safe service to patients and stakeholders and offering excellent customer care.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon, and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* BEng in Electronics or BTEC HND in Electronic Engineering or equivalent, with relevant medical engineering courses or equivalents.
* Attainment of recognition under a professional body such as IPEM for Engineering Technician (EngTech).
Knowledge
Essential
* Able to fault‑find on medical devices and use such techniques under demanding situations. Able to ensure that the best corrective action is taken within the clinical or non‑clinical environment.
Desirable
* Good experience of general fault‑finding techniques applicable to any technical device; proven ability in these processes.
Experience
Essential
* Good broad knowledge of medical device operation and management.
Desirable
* Good level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure, and knowledge of interactions between equipment, patient and operator.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Employer details
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address: 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
£35,763 to £43,466 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
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