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Job overview The Critical Care environment is a highly concentrated area of sophisticated electro-medical equipment which monitors patients’ vital signs, analyses respiratory and metabolic activity and supports respiratory and renal functions. Duties of the Critical Care Technologist include dealing with technical problems as they arise, as well as routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance of equipment. The post is to provide specialist technical knowledge in the area of Critical care technology to assist in the smooth running of the CICU critical care area, the wider Children’s Hospital, Children’s Emergency Department and support Adult, Cardiac PICU and Neonatal ICU and Theatres and wards at all UHL sites in the provision of medical devices. Advert A wide range of complex diagnostic, therapeutic and analytical equipment is managed to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely. Training on equipment is given to nursing and medical staff. Advice is provided and demonstrations organised during equipment procurement. To have responsibility for carrying out scheduled maintenance, servicing, repair and calibration on a wide range of medical equipment. Work to high standards of safety and accountability. Liaise very closely with clinical, technical, managerial and manufacturing staff to ensure the smooth running of equipment on the units. Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of provision to meet the needs of service users, patients and colleagues. Ensure medical devices required by clinical teams are available when required and performs as per manufacturer’s literature Working for our organisation Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk Detailed job description and main responsibilities Undertake advanced fault-finding utilising precision tools and metering equipment. Apply suitable fault-finding techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report novel fault conditions to manufacturers. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex and inter-related systems (e.g. electronic, computer and mechanical systems), which may be due to user error, equipment failure or environmental issues. Train staff in the safe and effective use of medical devices Troubleshoot at bedside to help patient-staff-medical device interaction be as good as possible Rectify complex equipment faults. Where necessary involve the Electro-medical Servicing Section. Check that equipment performs to manufacturer’s specification. Carry out daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and calibration procedures. Manage the quality control for various Point of Care equipment used within Critical Care Units liaising with Pathology Department as necessary. Carry out electrical, mechanical and functional safety checks. Using technical and clinical experience, and through regular communication with the nursing and medical staff, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults on the critical care units. Liaise with clinical staff to plan planned preventative maintenance. Adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs. Advise on equipment specification, evaluation and selection. Be involved in equipment procurement procedure by advising on specification and organising demonstrations to aid evaluation and selection. In conjunction with nursing, medical and technical/scientific staff, identify and implement improvements to equipment/equipment usage/procedures and practices including designing and writing equipment competencies. Be familiar with the roles of the Specialist Medical Physics Technicians on other Critical Care Units in order to provide cover and support. Work carried out will comply with set procedures and conform to the appropriate quality standards. Keep relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular ensure that computerised equipment management systems are kept up to date. Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information and provide feedback on equipment performance. Monitor stocks of appropriate consumables, components and spares, reordering where necessary to keep an adequate stock. Liaise closely with Critical care senior staff to ensure ITU stock levels are maintained. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholder’s care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and tidy and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards. Provide technical advice to medical and other staff groups as appropriate. Provide technical expertise and assistance to other functions within the Department as appropriate. Build and maintain effective working relationships with external partners eg off site sterilising department, Respond to field safety notices as necessary keeping all staff informed of health and safety MDA field safety notices Liaise with manufacturers and external companies to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Draw up and ensure continued provision of external contracts for servicing equipment. Liaising with finance department as required and keeping accurate records · Clean and decontaminate contaminated equipment. Information must be sought as to the nature of contamination and the associated risks before carrying this action out. · Manage own day-to-day workload and the workload of others with only minimal direction by line manager. Maintain high quality customer services in the absence of senior staff. Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records. Inform the Critical Care lead of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Postholder’s care. · Customers at all times should receive a high quality, prompt and efficient service and be kept up to date as to the progress of their outstanding work Ensure all work is carried out to the relevant standards and meet regulatory requirements. · Be familiar with and follow the Trust’s incident reporting procedure Prioritise own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working procedures and practices. Prioritise own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working procedures and practices. Take responsibility for the work of other Medical Technical staff and contractors when they are performing work under the Postholder’s direction. Actively participate in audit and research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice. Provide and promote clinical excellence that reflects the Trust’s Clinical Governance Strategies to include meeting the Standards for Better Health. Actively promote the specialist service throughout the Trust by establishing robust networks and links with Clinical Governance and Audit teams. Act on audit and research findings to inform and change practice as appropriate. Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.