Job overview
The post holder will have the requisite knowledge and skills to work independently with a range of medical gas/vacuum equipment and
also on complex & non-complex electrical medical equipment including repairs of such equipment & varied medical gas appliances. They
will have the knowledge to differentiate between technical and clinical problems and have the autonomy to deal with issues within the
remit of the post but will refer more complex problems to suitably qualified colleagues
Main duties of the job
Be expected to plan and organize Planned Preventative Maintenance -PPM activity on a wide range of complex and non – complex
medical equipment and gas equipment including, but not limited to, flow meters, suction units, injector suction units, Entonox
regulators, gas regulators etc.
• Plan and organize the calibration of the departments test equipment used on complex and non – complex medical test equipment
plus gas test measurement appliances.
• Carry out his/her duties within the workshop environment and in a clinical environment i.e. Wards, Theatres, and Critical Care Areas
etc.
• Train end users in the use of medical gas and suction equipment and some complex and non - complex electro-medical devices.
• Based at the Hospital, where the major part of the duties will be delivered, but will be expected to work in other parts of the Health
Board as required.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Minimum qualification – BTEC ONC/OND, City and Guilds in a physical science or other engineering subject Or relevant training / equivalent vocational qualification - NVQ
2. Supplementary training courses specific to medical devices provided by medical equipment manufacturers. Knowledge of equipment management databases, of a Quality System, the need for hand hygiene, patient confidentiality and PPM on complex & non-complex electro medical equipment
3. Knowledge of medical gas safety Specific knowledge of medical device databases Knowledge of electrical & medical gas fault finding techniques.
Desirable criteria
4. ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience with IT packages including office software and of equipment management databases
6. Experience within the NHS.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable