Specialist TechnicianinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED WED 27 NOV 2024
Band 4
NHS
NHS ScotlandrvrQq6u
Opportunity to work as part of a small, skilled team of 15 technicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Engagement in meaningful work by servicing and maintaining essential patient moving and handling equipment that directly impacts patient care.
Provision of specific training on a range of medical devices, allowing for continuous professional development and skill enhancement.
Work within a reputable organization (NHS Scotland) committed to equality, diversity, and respect for all employees.
Exposure to various clinical areas across the Grampian region, which offers diverse experiences and challenges in the field of medical equipment management.
Security and stability of employment within the NHS, which is known for providing comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Contributing to critical care and enhancing the quality of life for patients through technical support of essential medical equipment.
NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 4 Specialist Technician to join the Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) team in Aberdeen. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and managing patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, trolleys, and air mattress systems across the Grampian region. Candidates should have experience in electrical/mechanical engineering and relevant technical training. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a small team are essential. The position is based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and a driving license is required for travel to other health board sites. Interested applicants should apply through the Jobtrain system; CVs are not accepted. Interviews are scheduled for December 18. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity in its workforce.
Opportunity to work as part of a small, skilled team of 15 technicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Engagement in meaningful work by servicing and maintaining essential patient moving and handling equipment that directly impacts patient care.
Provision of specific training on a range of medical devices, allowing for continuous professional development and skill enhancement.
Work within a reputable organization (NHS Scotland) committed to equality, diversity, and respect for all employees.
Exposure to various clinical areas across the Grampian region, which offers diverse experiences and challenges in the field of medical equipment management.
Security and stability of employment within the NHS, which is known for providing comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Contributing to critical care and enhancing the quality of life for patients through technical support of essential medical equipment.
The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) at NHS Grampian currently has a vacancy for a Band 4 Specialist Technician and are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced technician to join a small team of 15 technicians who specialise in servicing, maintaining and managing a range of patient moving and handling equipment, namely Beds, Hoists, Trolleys and Air Mattress Systems, all used in clinical areas throughout the Grampian region.
You will have experience in electrical/mechanical engineering and be able to clearly demonstrate post qualification technical training and experience in the support of a broad range of medical equipment, although specific training on a range of medical devices will be provided. High personal integrity and sympathetic people skills, with the ability to fit in and perform as part of a small team providing technical support to critical care and other clinical areas are essential.
The base for the post-holder will be in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across related Health Board sites as necessary. Driving licence is therefore essential.
Informal enquiries should be made to: -
Mr Steven Rogerson, Technical Services Manager:
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 18 December.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliIndN view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliIndN note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliIndN for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
You will have experience in electrical/mechanical engineering and be able to clearly demonstrate post qualification technical training and experience in the support of a broad range of medical equipment, although specific training on a range of medical devices will be provided. High personal integrity and sympathetic people skills, with the ability to fit in and perform as part of a small team providing technical support to critical care and other clinical areas are essential.
The base for the post-holder will be in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across related Health Board sites as necessary. Driving licence is therefore essential.
Informal enquiries should be made to: -
Mr Steven Rogerson, Technical Services Manager:
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 18 December.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliIndN view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliIndN note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliIndN for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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