Job Overview
The post holder will work as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary Medical Equipment Management Service team to ensure the safe use of medical devices across the Trust.
The post holder will carry out acceptance testing, servicing and repair of complex medical equipment and devices. They will take part in workshop rotas and timetables, and maintain records of all completed work timely and accurately on the comprehensive equipment management information technology system.
Where necessary the post holder will undertake training in order to develop, upskill and fulfil the evolving needs of the role. Training of clinical staff in the use of medical equipment will be required occasionally.
Main duties of the job
Toassessandmaintainequipmentanddevicesforuseinhealthcare services.
Assessnewelectrical/electronicrelatedequipmentforclinical use.
Commissionandacceptnewelectronic/electricalequipmentforclinicaluseeitherin the clinical area or within MEMS.
Calibrateandverifyelectrical/electronicequipmentintheclinical area.
Conductcomplexfaultfinding/repaironelectrical/electronic equipment.
Handleandstoreequipmentandconsumableswithinacceptablesafe limits.
Working for our organisation
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Equipment management
Aspartofateamorattherequestofthesectionmanager,establishclinicalneedfornew,modified Or Replacement Medical Equipment
Correctlyinterpretclinicalneedsinrespectofintendeduse,contextandperformance parameters of the required equipment.
Adviseontheneedforneworreplacementmedicalequipmenttoclinicalortechnical users.
Carry out recommendations within designated clinical area.
Referrecommendationsoutsidedesignatedclinicalareatorelevantauthorityfor action.
Undertakeandreportonanalysisforinstallationorrelocationofmedical equipment.
Respond to specific requests for new or replacement medical equipment.
Evaluate new medical equipment prior to clinical use.
Inadaytodayrolefortheelectronicmedicalequipment service
Commission medical equipment for clinical use.
Adviseontheadaptationofmedical equipment.
Maintain medical equipment for clinical use.
Makeinformeduseofthedetailedtechnicalinformationprovidedby the manufacturers'service manuals.
Use appropriate test equipment and service tools.
Confirm test equipment is correctly calibrated for maintenance and repair activities.
Referencethecorrectprotocolfortypeandrangeof equipment.
Complete planned preventative maintenance to a specified schedule.
Diagnose complex faults on medical equipment and determine appropriate action.
Repair equipment
Clarifyallissuesaffectingtherequiredmaintenanceandtheirimpactondeliveryofclinical services.
Completeallpaperandcomputerrecordsaccuratelyandstoreincorrectlocationforfuture use.
Informusersoftheprogressof repairs.
Informusersofreasonsforfault,theactiontakenandhowtoavoidre-occurrence, including the delivery of training.
InformtheothersectionsofMEPwhenrepairsormaintenancefallwithintheir area.
Togiveadviceorsupporttocolleaguesormanufacturerswhenrepairor maintenance falls inside own level of expertise.
Dispose of equipment following Trust policy and European laws.
Willbeexpectedtoworkonmedicalequipmentupto,butnotlimitedto,thevalue of £10,000.
Technical
Perform the following on a variety of complex electrical and mechanical medical equipment
Formal acceptance
Performance Tests
Servicing
Repairs
Disposal
Calibrate and operate test equipment correctly
Carry out electrical safety testing of equipment
Contribute to the technical evaluation of medical equipment
Analyseanddiagnosefaultsonequipmentinvolvedinadverseincidentsandprovideverbal and written feedback
Communication
Provide technical information and feedback to clinical users on the service and repair of equipment.
Advise clinical users on the safe use and disposal of medical equipment.
Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers in the purchase, maintenance, use, and disposal of medical devices
Collaborate with other technical staff in the maintenance of medical equipment.
Produce reports on investigations of medical devices that have been involved in adverse incidents.
Occasional supervision and training of more junior staff.
Occasional training of clinical staff in the use of medical equipment.
Clinical
Attend clinical areas to carry out repairs or regular service of medical equipment, either alone or with colleagues.
Provide on-site assistance to clinical staff using medical equipment Quality Control
Adhere to the processes and procedures described in the quality manual.
Identify inconsistencies and propose changes to processes and procedures.
Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve and enhance the quality of service.
Comment on proposed changes to processes and procedures
Quality Control
Adhere to the processes and procedures described in the quality manual.
Identify inconsistencies and propose changes to processes and procedures.
Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve and enhance the quality of service.
Comment on proposed changes to processes and procedures
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
Electronics knowledge to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
Working towards becoming a member of the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists (VRCT).
Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
Knowledge of medical electronics and medical equipment.
Understanding of the use of equipment in the clinical environment.
Skills And Competencies
Essential criteria
Able to deliver training to technical and non-technical staff.
Capable of analysing and diagnosing faults on complex equipment.
Desirable criteria
Current Clean driving licence.