Band 6 Medical EngineerNHS

Job summary

Carries out fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance on complex medical equipment.

Performs electrical safety testing and functional verification to ensure devices are safe for clinical use.

Supports medical device lifecycle management.

Maintains accurate records using the Equipment Management System and complies with the Quality Management System.

Provides technical advice and support to clinical and nursing staff.

Investigates equipment failures and contributes to risk management, patient safety and incident investigations.

Works closely with clinical teams, manufacturers and suppliers.

Participate in on-call and emergency support for critical medical devices.

Supports service improvement initiatives, training activities and the implementation of new technologies.

Main duties of the job

Advanced fault-finding and repair of medical equipment.

Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, microprocessors, pneumatics and mechanical systems.

Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

Strong communication skills with clinical and technical staff.

Understanding of medical device regulations, quality systems and patient safety requirements.

Job description

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About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.