Maintenance Assistant

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Undertake repair, servicing and routine maintenance on medical equipment, to planned schedules / workload and prioritised tasks, upholding working standards, policies, procedures, and objectives in order to maintain professional standards and service delivery.
• Communicate with clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and, under advice from senior staff, respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request.
• Check that equipment performs to manufacturer's specification.
• Carry out safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment to an approved protocol.
• Undertake first line repairs of medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Use computer skills to maintain relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular ensure the equipment management computer database (AIMS) is operated in an accurate, methodical manner with work being logged as it progresses until completion.
• Extract information from the equipment management database in response to requests by clinical staff or Department management.
• Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information on spares availability.
• Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, requesting where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
• Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholder's care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
• Inform management and other Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Postholder's care.
• Respond to Safety Action Bulletins (SABS) from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and from equipment manufacturers as directed by the Head of Section.
• Participate in regular section meetings.
• Be familiar with and follow the Trust's incident report procedure.

We will be unable to accommodate remote interviews for this position - all interview will be face to face

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria

• Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff at all levels
• Ability to provide information and advice to members of the public and staff in a polite and courteous manner.

Desirable criteria

• Able to communicate information across professional boundaries

Trust Value

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Relevant NVQ level 2 plus 2 years experience; or equivalent to relevant NVQ level 3

Desirable criteria

• BTEC/ONC in electronics or a scientific subject. Training in repair and maintenance of medical devic

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of electrical and / or electronic systems
• nformation Technology experience

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000
• nowledge of pneumatic systems

Planning and Organization

Essential criteria

• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good organisations skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload

EDI

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual

Others

Essential criteria

• Ability to meet the physical demands required for the role
• Work with members of the clinical engineering team to develop effective maintenance plans Problem solving skills.
• Report concerns related equipment condition to qualified staff.
• Manage time accordingly to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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