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Medical Engineering Entry Level Technologist

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need technical skills, a degree of autonomy, and medical equipment servicing experience to inspect, maintain, and repair medical devices under senior engineers’ guidance.
  • You will service, repair, and maintain medical devices, assist in commissioning, and provide coverage during staff absences in various hospital locations, including renal units.

Requirements

  • Technical skills and qualifications are required as the technologist will require an understanding of inspections and test procedures relating to maintenance.
  • This position is for an Entry level Technologist with Medical Equipment servicing experience who will have a degree of autonomy.
  • The position will involve the servicing and repair of equipment used in the Trust under the supervision of senior engineers.
  • The post holder will commission, safety check, maintain and repair and ultimately dispose of a broad range of medical devices.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be expected to undertake routine servicing, acceptance checks and repairs on medical devices including hospital beds, trollies and couches across the department’s portfolio for the lifetime of the devices i.e. commissioning through to disposal.
  • As requested, the post holder will be required to provide cover in instances of annual leave and sickness for either site within the organisation.
  • The position will involve the servicing and repair of equipment used in the Trust under the supervision of senior engineers.
  • The post holder will commission, safety check, maintain and repair and ultimately dispose of a broad range of medical devices.
  • The department also is responsible for service and maintenance support for the Renal Dialysis service in Shropshire, which includes three Renal Units plus a cohort of home patients.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Medical Engineering Entry Level Technologist position?

A degree in a relevant technical field is required, along with some experience in medical equipment servicing.

What types of medical devices will I be working on?

You will be servicing and repairing a range of medical devices, including hospital beds, trollies, and couches.

Is there supervision available for entry-level staff?

Yes, the position involves working under the supervision of senior engineers to ensure proper servicing and repairs.

How many medical devices does the Medical Engineering department manage?

The Medical Engineering department manages approximately 33,000 medical devices.

Will I be required to cover for other staff during their absence?

Yes, you will be required to provide cover for annual leave and sickness for either site within the organization.

Where will I be based while working for this organization?

You will primarily be based at either the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) or Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), with some potential travel between the two sites.

Does the department offer services to external customers?

Yes, the Medical Engineering department also services external contracts, including some private customers.

Are there opportunities to work with specialized services, such as Renal Dialysis?

Yes, the department is responsible for service and maintenance support for the Renal Dialysis service in Shropshire, including multiple Renal Units and home patients.

What is the expected career progression for this entry-level role?

As an entry-level technologist, you will gain hands-on experience and may have opportunities for advancement as you develop your skills and knowledge in medical equipment servicing.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.