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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must manage, maintain, and calibrate medical devices, train staff, diagnose issues, communicate findings, and maintain accurate records.
  • You will maintain, calibrate, and repair medical devices, train staff, handle maintenance records, and ensure device safety and effectiveness in clinical settings.

Requirements

  • To assist with the whole life cycle management, support and maintenance of medical devices across Northampton General Hospital
  • Undertake maintenance and calibration of medical devices and update the maintenance
  • Ensure all devices supported by Clinical Engineering operates safely, cost effectively and with minimum disruption to patient care
  • Train and advise nursing and other staff in the safe use of medical devices
  • To commission, calibrate, maintain, and repair a wide range of medical devices e.g., Infusion pumps, patient monitors, ECG recorders, Defibrillators, etc.
  • Investigate and test medical devices, analysing the results to diagnose faults or problems and rectify them
  • Communication of investigation results to users, colleagues, and suppliers, sharing knowledge and experience
  • Using primarily computerised systems, make accurate equipment maintenance history records and other information supporting audit, quality, and performance monitoring

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will provide comprehensive medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning and management services to a wide range of clinical specialties. Other responsibilities include:
  • To assist with the whole life cycle management, support and maintenance of medical devices across Northampton General Hospital
  • Undertake maintenance and calibration of medical devices and update the maintenance
  • Ensure all devices supported by Clinical Engineering operates safely, cost effectively and with minimum disruption to patient care.
  • Train and advise nursing and other staff in the safe use of medical devices.
  • Perform a wide range of technical duties, mainly guided by procedures involving autonomous work on medical equipment in the clinical and workshop environment to ensure the optimum effectiveness, reliability, availability, and safety of medical devices.
  • To commission, calibrate, maintain, and repair a wide range of medical devices e.g., Infusion pumps, patient monitors, ECG recorders, Defibrillators, etc...
  • Investigate and test medical devices, analysing the results to diagnose faults or problems and rectify them. Demonstrating equipment operation and techniques to individual users where this is a solution to a problem.
  • Communication of investigation results to users, colleagues, and suppliers, sharing knowledge and experience.
  • Using primarily computerised systems, make accurate equipment maintenance history records and other information supporting audit, quality, and performance monitoring.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Biomedical Engineer at Northampton General Hospital?

The main responsibilities include providing medical device maintenance, repair, commissioning, and management services, assisting with whole life cycle management of medical devices, ensuring their safe operation, training staff on their use, and performing technical duties related to the maintenance of various medical equipment.

What types of medical devices will I be working with?

You will be working with a range of medical devices such as infusion pumps, patient monitors, ECG recorders, and defibrillators.

Is there a focus on communication in this role?

Yes, communicating investigation results to users, colleagues, and suppliers is a key part of the role, along with sharing knowledge and experience.

What qualifications are required for this position?

While the job description does not specify exact qualifications, a background in biomedical engineering or a related field would be essential for performing the required technical duties.

Is training provided for staff on medical devices?

Yes, one of the responsibilities involves training and advising nursing and other staff in the safe use of medical devices.

Will I have the opportunity to work on the latest medical technology?

Yes, the role involves working on a variety of medical devices as the hospital updates and modernizes its equipment.

Is there support for underrepresented groups in the workplace?

Yes, the hospital actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, and promotes an inclusive work environment.

How does this role relate to the hospital's overall values?

The role is aligned with the hospital's Excellence Values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and courage, as it focuses on providing safe and effective medical care and supporting patient needs.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Paul Doolan, the EBME Manager, via email at paul.doolan@nhs.net or by telephone at 01604545440.

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust provides general acute services for a population of 380,000 and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living throughout whole of Northamptonshire, a population of 684,000. The Trust is also an accredited cancer centre and provides cancer services to a wider population of 880,000 who live in Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are one of the largest employers in Northampton and we are looking for talented nurses and doctors to join our MDT's and to deliver the best possible care to all of our patients. If you believe you can make a difference, come and join our team here at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.