Clinical Engineering TechnicianinBournemouthinBournemouthPUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

University Hospitals Dorset have a vacancy for a Biomedical Engineering Technician based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The duties will include troubleshooting and repair, asset management, commissioning of new equipment, and routine scheduled maintenance to medical and communications devices.

An HND/B Eng. or equivalent level of qualification and knowledge is required. This should be demonstrated through several years experience within relevant electronics, engineering, communications fields, with additional post qualification training via manufacturer courses and experience.

A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification work experience in the servicing, repair and calibration of electronic equipment is required. Knowledge and experience of Medical equipment maintenance would be desirable, as would radio communications maintenance.

You will be expected to be able to demonstrate self motivation, the upholding of professional standards, be conscientious and well organised in your approach.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a frequent requirement to travel to sites across Dorset as necessary.

Applicants that do not entirely meet the Personal Specification criteria may be offered the post at Band 4.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

The Clinical Engineering Department is part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust, and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of medical equipment for two General Hospitals, and many Healthcare facilities in East Dorset. The Bournemouth based team comprises 7 staff, each playing an important role in ensuring that the Trust's medical devices are safely maintained.

For an informal discussion, or if you would like to know more, please call Vincent Green on .

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION:

1. What personal qualities/attributes do you have that you feel will be beneficial to this post?
2. What skills do you already have which will be transferable to this role?
3. What is your understanding of the role, and what do you find most appealing about it?

Answers should be typed into the Supporting Information section of your application form. Please limit your answers to 150 words per question. If you fail to answer the supporting questions above, your application will NOT proceed to the shortlisting stage.

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Required skills/criteria include:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise work/manage own time
• Full clean driving licence
• Proficient with IT systems
• Good communications skills written/verbal
• Experience of Quality Management systems, and Equipment databases
• Good customer care skills