Clinical Engineering Technician Specialist

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, troubleshooting and repairs on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with the highest standards of safety, quality and reliability.
• Undertake acceptance testing and commissioning of new medical equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for clinical use.
• Provide technical advice and applications support to clinical colleagues and other equipment users.
• Coordinate servicing and repairs with external contractors, ensuring work is completed effectively and to the required standards.
• Support the safe and effective management of medical devices across the Trust and its partner organisations.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, colleagues and external service providers to minimise equipment downtime and support continuity of patient care.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with departmental procedures and the requirements of the Trust's ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

Essential

• BEng Degree in Electronic/ Biomedical Engineering plus specialist equipment training & experience OR Substantial HND in Electronic/ Biomedical Engineering with Specialist equipment training & higher experience.
• Relevant higher specialised medical engineering courses.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training.
• A full UK driving licence, including Category B entitlement for long wheelbase (LWB) vans
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• MEng Electronic or Biomedical Engineering degree
• Registered engineer to a professional medical body
• Personal record of training competencies
• Category B entitlement licence - LWB Van Training can be offered if lacking experience of driving LWB vehicles

Essential

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, good working practice and national standards in the field of clinical information systems
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering and practices.
• Excellent computer skills - Microsoft 365 packages
• Able to use specialist diagnostic tools in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• ISO experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to carry out investigations and write incident report

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical device operation and management.
• Medical device Cyber security and resilience practices and procedures
• Integration and communication of systems, software and networks related to medical devices management

Essential

• Substantial experience in medical devices maintenance
• Significant electronic engineering experience. (Including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement)