Specialist Clinical Engineering Technician

NHS

  • Darlington, County Durham
  • £46,078 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a skilled, hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic, customer focused individual to join our Team. We are currently looking for a Specialist Clinical Engineer to join the Clinical Engineering team in providing effective & efficient medical device repair and maintenance services.The successful candidate will play a senior, integral, role within the team in ensuring that critical care medical devices are effectively and safely maintained across the Trust.Successful post holder will be able to demonstrate suitable experience in the specialism with a broad catalogue of manufacturer training and ability to apply their knowledge effectively as required for the role. Be able to work in a friendly, efficient manner with good communication and organisational skills to prioritise work load.An in depth understanding of critical care equipment maintenance and repair and the ability to adapt to changing work demands is essential. A working understanding of ISO quality systems and the MIA process is desirable.Informal enquiries through Ryan Morley 01325 743047 ryanmorley@nhs.netMain duties of the jobMultitasking and prioritising own heavy workloads.Organise servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory equipment within area of special expertise.Control and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work to ensure efficient and effective completion often involving multi disciplined teams.Authorised to generate orders including external repairs, spare parts and equipment accessories.Carry out servicing, repair and calibration of Equipment of a specialist nature e.gAnaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment, Life Support Systems occasionally in stressful situations with equipment patient connected.Be able to understand and communicate Technical information with colleagues and other Healthcare professionals.About usSCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
  • A Competitive salary
  • Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
  • Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
  • Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked onlyDetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£46,078 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberM9439-SCL267Job locationsDarlington Memorial HospitalHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonDL3 6HXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain duties and responsibilitiesa) Carry out calibration, maintenance, service and repair of complex, multi-faceted and specialist equipment and systems used for life support and ongoing patient care including Anaesthesia and Ventilatory Systems, Infant Care Equipment, Monitoring Equipment.b) Carry out Acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment and systems on behalf of the Trust in conjunction with relevant functional specialists to verify compliance to Department of Health Codes of Practice, British and Euro Standards and Statutory and mandatory legislation i.e. EAWR and Health & Safety Policy/Procedures.c) Provide a hands on lead and give supervision and advice to other technicians and healthcare professionals to issues relating to the servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory equipment.d) Organise servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment across Trust sites.e) Requisition spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.f) To accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical equipmentensuring all appropriate purchase details are completed.g) To administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.h) Be proactive in suggesting improvements to and work within the Quality System to provide continuity and compliance to EN ISO 9001:2015 for Clinical Engineering Trust wide. This will be achieved by the use of quality standards, controlled, technical maintenance manuals, maintaining equipment records and use of critical test instrumentation with a known calibration status.i) Control and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work toensure efficient and effective completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.j) Assist in the control of revenue and capital M&SE replacement requirements from option appraisal to final spend across the Trust.k) Assist in training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.l) Participate in a County wide out of hours On-Call system.m) Input into the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and control.n) Identify maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed in house' in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.o) Support the Central Equipment Loan Library on equipment issues of a technical and decontamination nature. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain duties and responsibilitiesa) Carry out calibration, maintenance, service and repair of complex, multi-faceted and specialist equipment and systems used for life support and ongoing patient care including Anaesthesia and Ventilatory Systems, Infant Care Equipment, Monitoring Equipment.b) Carry out Acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment and systems on behalf of the Trust in conjunction with relevant functional specialists to verify compliance to Department of Health Codes of Practice, British and Euro Standards and Statutory and mandatory legislation i.e. EAWR and Health & Safety Policy/Procedures.c) Provide a hands on lead and give supervision and advice to other technicians and healthcare professionals to issues relating to the servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory equipment.d) Organise servicing of Anaesthetic and Ventilatory Equipment across Trust sites.e) Requisition spare parts and accessories to effect efficient and cost effective repairs to faulty equipment and thereby minimise equipment down time.f) To accurately generate a Trust Asset numbers for new Medical & Surgical equipmentensuring all appropriate purchase details are completed.g) To administer equipment onto the Planned Preventative Maintenance Scheme to ensure continuity of maintenance in line with the equipment status.h) Be proactive in suggesting improvements to and work within the Quality System to provide continuity and compliance to EN ISO 9001:2015 for Clinical Engineering Trust wide. This will be achieved by the use of quality standards, controlled, technical maintenance manuals, maintaining equipment records and use of critical test instrumentation with a known calibration status.i) Control and implementation of particular backlog maintenance projects/blocks of work toensure efficient and effective completion often involving multi-disciplined teams.j) Assist in the control of revenue and capital M&SE replacement requirements from option appraisal to final spend across the Trust.k) Assist in training nurses and other staff in aspects of equipment use.l) Participate in a County wide out of hours On-Call system.m) Input into the maintenance of safe systems of work through audit, measurement and control.n) Identify maintenance contracts previously carried out by outside agencies to be managed in house' in order to realise cost efficiencies for the Trust.o) Support the Central Equipment Loan Library on equipment issues of a technical and decontamination nature.Person SpecificationSpecial Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO 9001:2015
  • Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good verbal & written skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good communication skills
Desirable
  • Knowledge of NHSLA, Better Healthcare Standards
  • Analytical Skills
  • Good negotiation Skills
  • Adaptable to change
Statutory RegistrationDesirable
  • Clinical Technologist registered member
  • (Degree entrant level)
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree/HNC in Engineering, preferably Electronics
  • Specialist Manufacturer Training
Desirable
  • Have, or be working towards, RCT registration
  • I.T Qualification
Special RequirementsEssential
  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
  • Current UK driving license
ExperienceEssential
  • Time served in Clinical Engineering, specifically with critical care experience.
  • Competency certification in Anaesthesia & Ventilatory equipment followed by a number of years experience servicing this equipment.
Desirable
  • Medical device networking experience
Person SpecificationSpecial Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of Quality Systems including ISO 9001:2015
  • Knowledge of Computerised Systems for labour, stock & asset management.
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good verbal & written skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good communication skills
Desirable
  • Knowledge of NHSLA, Better Healthcare Standards
  • Analytical Skills
  • Good negotiation Skills
  • Adaptable to change
Statutory RegistrationDesirable
  • Clinical Technologist registered member
  • (Degree entrant level)
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree/HNC in Engineering, preferably Electronics
  • Specialist Manufacturer Training
Desirable
  • Have, or be working towards, RCT registration
  • I.T Qualification
Special RequirementsEssential
  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
  • Current UK driving license
ExperienceEssential
  • Time served in Clinical Engineering, specifically with critical care experience.
  • Competency certification in Anaesthesia & Ventilatory equipment followed by a number of years experience servicing this equipment.
Desirable
  • Medical device networking experience

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