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For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST The role of a Clinical Engineer is to support and advance patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology. The Clinical Engineering department provides services across the Trust to ensure the provision of a fleet of sufficient, safe and effective medical equipment in order to satisfy the requirements of CQC regulations 12 and 15. It fulfils these by getting the basics right and through innovation. BHT operates a large and complex medical equipment fleet (~15,000 items, value ~£25M) in support of its clinical activity. The post holder contributes to the departments support of the medical equipment fleet with the aim that no treatment is delayed, cancelled or compromised through a failure or shortage of medical equipment that was foreseeable or preventable. The post holder is responsible for the routine servicing, fault diagnosis, repair and planned maintenance of a broad range of specialist medical equipment ensuring effective and continuous lifecycle management, supporting the Trusts medical equipment fleet. Responsible for planning personal workload, using ones own initiative to ensure that equipment is working safely and to specification with minimum disruption to patient services RESPONSIBILITIES Managerial responsibilities: Property Services Division Reporting to the Head of Medical Technology and Clinical Engineering Services (the HoD) via the Technical Services Manager. Accountable to the divisional director via the HoD. Managerial responsibilities: Clinical Engineering service Responsible for:- Contributing to the provision of a safe and effective fleet of medical equipment for the Trust in order to satisfy the requirements of CQC regulation 15. Delivering specialised Clinical Engineering skills in support of the Trusts clinical activity, ensuring that patient and staff safety remains the services highest priority. Maintaining good working relationships with Heads of Departments, Consultant medical staff and other users of the services provided by the Clinical Engineering Department. Disseminating information concerning the operation and performance of equipment to medical and nursing staff, which may involve demonstration of equipment use or presentation. Liaise with manufacturers/suppliers of equipment, as necessary. Carrying out a programme of equipment commissioning, maintenance, repair, calibration, fault investigation, and equipment performance and optimisation. Delivering this service against a system of agreed KPIs that meet the requirements of the Trusts clinical services. Contributing to a programme of in-house and contractor provided planned maintenance and test, such that all equipment continues to perform to specification ensuring patients receive safe and effective treatment. Operating within the systems of health and safety in the department and hospital. Financial Understanding and abiding by the Trusts standing financial instructions (SFIs). Contributing to the operation of the stock control system for spare parts and consumables for medical equipment. Escalating unplanned high cost repairs or parts to the Technical Support Manager. Ensuring equipment repairs are carried out in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining the safety and integrity of the medical equipment fleet. Capital programme Responsible for:- Carrying out acceptance procedures and electrical safety checks on all new and on-loan medical equipment prior to being used for the first time within the hospital. Commissioning new equipment prior to installation and use, in conjunction with equipment users and the supplier if necessary. Contributing to planning for the long-term provision of medical equipment across the Trust, ensuring there is enough safe and effective medical equipment for the Trust to deliver its clinical services. Continuously reporting on the condition and performance of the medical fleet, reporting to the Technical Services Manager HoD and Capital Programme Manager when equipment needs replacement due to end of support, high repair cost or unreliability. Contributing to the evaluation of medical equipment to assess candidate solutions for the Trust both as part of informal new technology appreciations and formal evaluations within procurement processes. Contributing to the deployment of new technologies and systems to facilitate fleet management, such as real time location system (RTLS). Using such systems to improve the efficiency of repair and maintenance. Medical Equipment Safety Carrying out the actions required within medical devices safety notices issued by the MHRA, manufacturers and other bodies. In conjunction with the Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) and Technical Services Manager contributing to medical equipment related fault and incident investigations, including complex and intractable technical and equipment related problems caused by poor equipment design, software errors, poor materials or construction, deficient infrastructure, inadequate or incorrect user documentation. Providing advice to clinical and technical staff advising on the root causes, and necessary actions to prevent reoccurrence of equipment related events Creating a strong culture of safety within the service. Data Making a comprehensive record of all repairs and work undertaken into the Trust medical equipment database to create an accurate service history of equipment Recording data in the system to accurately reflect the cost of maintenance, spare parts, individual and departmental workload. Supporting connected medical equipment integrated into Trust clinical information systems. Maintaining physical and data interfaces between medical equipment and Trust networks to ensure the continuous flow of clinical information into the care record. Technical Carrying out fault diagnosis and repair to a wide range of medical equipment using appropriate maintenance manuals, specialised tools and test equipment. Evaluating and undertaking the most cost effective/timely repair solution for medical equipment. Calibrating medical equipment and performing quality assurance checks on equipment to ensure it functions as specified and is safe for patients, equipment users and visitors to the Trust. Working in operating theatres and other patient environments including situations where patients are being treated, monitored or diagnosed. Providing advice to clinical staff on medical equipment that is connected to patients and working on equipment in the patient environment. Assisting with the delivery of a programme of innovation to transform care Supporting the implementation and operation of Clinical Information systems where there is a high level of medical device integration. Managing the upkeep and calibration of the departments specialist tools and equipment used to deliver the service. Assisting clinical staff with the operation and set up of equipment to allow research and investigation projects to be carried out safely. Undertaking other duties as may reasonably be necessary from time to time. Supervising and guiding the work of junior colleagues Policy and Quality Responsible for: Following the Trusts Medical Devices policy. Contributing to the design of safe working practices and procedures to safely support new equipment types or emerging technical or safety issues, Contributing to the effective implementation of relevant Trust policies within the Technical Service, in particular equipment management, infection control and GDPR. Following any quality standards (ISO 13485:2016, or BS 70000:2017) implemented by the department. Working in conjunction with the Quality and Safety officer towards the formal adoption and certification against those standards with a registered body. Assisting with the development and implementation of department policies, quality systems, procedures and work practices when requested. Health and Safety at Work Act The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to. Confidentiality The post holder has a responsibility to maintain confidentiality and ensure the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA and all applicable laws and regulations relating to Processing of Personal Data and privacy, including where applicable the guidance and codes of practice issued by the Information Commissioner are applied to patient, staff and Trust business/information. Equal Opportunities The Trust welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic, or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness, marital or parental status or disability. We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times.