Specialist Medical Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Medical Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to a hard worker who is looking to gain further experience in a hospital environment.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical devices and working in a clinical environment. This role is subject to Standard DBS disclosure.

Main duties of the job

Job Role:

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bring in relevant subject or HNC/HND with appropriate experience.

Desirable

• Other higher appropriate qualification.
• Member of relevant association.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Practical experience in electronic engineering or relevant maintenance techniques.
• Experience of using electronic test equipment and testing methods including IEC60601-1
• Proven knowledge of medical devices and working in a clinical environment.
• Fully conversant with MHRA's Managing Medical Devices April 2015 Guidelines
• Practical knowledge to fault-find to component level.
• Fully conversant with electrical safety requirements.
• Use of email and other MS Office software
• Working knowledge of physiological measurements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of different computer software systems.
• 3 years' experience of medical electronics and working in a hospital environment.

Experience of working with medical gases

Knowledge of Ventilators in the treatment of Neonatal, paediatric or critical care environment.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to manage own work schedule and use initiative
• Good record keeping and computerised data input
• Use of computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Driving licence

Desirable

• Certificated manufacturers' training.
• Experience in the support and or supervision of more junior staff.
• Interests in practical skills.
• Flexibility with working hours.

About the employer

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

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