Biomedical jobs in West Midlands Region

Job Summary:
Post holder will be a member of a multi-disciplinary technician team and will be expected to support a wide range of medical equipment and support senior Technicians.

The repair, servicing and support of identified mechanical & electro-medical devices and the routine maintenance of identified medical gas equipment, such as regulators, flow-meters, infusion pumps & beds/cots used within the Trust.

Contact Details:
Jason Marston

jason.marston@nhs.net

Head Of Medical Engineering

0121 333 8555 Opt 2 Opt 1

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Undertake servicing, repair and pre-planned maintenance of identified medical & non-medical devices.

2. Ensure equipment is maintained & performs to the manufacturers’ specification

3. Must be able to methodically solve problems with safe working practice.

4. Provide advice and clinical support where appropriate in the use of medical equipment throughout the Trust.

5. Complete paper records and enter electronic data for equipment inventory, maintenance schedules and repair procedures. Ability to produce work related word documents and excel spread sheets when required.

6. Observe manufacturers’ guidelines and instructions while using tools and test equipment.

7. Liaison with external contractors, by organising and co-ordinating contracts and service visits.

8. Be aware of hazards associated with equipment that may be contaminated with biohazards, body fluids or blood products.

9. Be aware of lifting and handling procedures when moving and lifting large items of equipment and when moving smaller items on a regular basis.

10. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holders’ care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well ordered.

BWC Management Services Limited (also known as Vital Services) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC). The sole focus of Vital Services is the provision of estates and facilities services and, most importantly, the staff who provide these crucial services who are fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver world-class care. All Estates, Medical Engineering and Facilities staff are employed directly by Vital Services and although not NHS employees, are very much part of the BWC family, working together to be a world-leading team, providing world-leading care.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

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