BHSCT_Electronics Team Manager Band 7

Advertised role location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Official document: 55807058 Updated JD (docx)
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Electronics Team Manager
BAND: 7
DIRECTORATE: Acute and Unscheduled Care, Belfast Trust
LOCATION: Electronics Lab, Cardiology, RVH
REPORTS TO: Divisional Service Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Divisional Service Manager


JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Medical Engineer is to be responsible through the Divisional Service Manager for providing specialist medical technical engineering services that is conducive to the provision of patient and client care of the highest quality. He/she will be responsible for contributing to and implementation of Medical Technical strategies and policies in support of the development of Trust services.


The Senior Medical Engineer will have the responsibility for the safe management of the day to day provision of specialised technical engineering services to a wide range of clinical staff of all levels across a number of sites in the Belfast Trust. He/she will also provide technical advice on the management of specialised medical devices.


The Senior Medical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the Trust meets its relevant legislative and statutory requirements and for delivery of a specialist medical technical service in a cost effectively and within agreed financial targets.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance of medical equipment, in line with the principles described in MHRA DB2006(05) and the ‘Medical Device and Equipment Management’ documentation. Attain certification to carry out medical device electrical safety testing in accordance with EN60601-1. Interpret the guidance notes accordingly and conduct the relevant tests required to ensure equipment is safe to use in a clinical environment and subsequently under certain fault conditions minimise the risk of electrocution to patients and users.

Core equipment types include:
ECG Recording Machines
Patient Monitors
Infusion Devices
Defibrillators
Vital Signs Monitors

Effective management of planned preventative maintenance.

Assemble, install and commission new Electro-medical equipment as and when necessary.

Participate in emergency out-of-hours on-call rota, for life support equipment in Medical Cardiology, after a suitable period of training.

Assist and underpin the maintenance duties of other Electronics Laboratory staff, as required.

Record detailed maintenance, repair and calibration records on a multi-user Microsoft access database and the associated hard copy maintenance cards.

Instruct junior staff in the appropriate Management of Medical Devices practises and protocols.

Liaise with Staff and Medical Equipment Suppliers, to insure that all on loan medical equipment has the appropriate safety and Indemnity documentation attached, before clinical use.

Produce documentation relevant to incident investigations and advise manager on outcomes.

Provision of expert technical advice, support and training (when necessary) to clinical and nursing staff in the safe and effective use of medical devices.

Evaluate medical equipment prior to purchase to ensure it meets the standard stated in the manufacturers’ technical specifications and the requirements of the Trust, as published in the tender documentation.

Configure PC’s to run test software and interface effectively with medical device performance checking equipment.

To liaise directly and maintain effective communications with staff within the Adult Cardiology Acute Services and the Trust IT Department.

Undertake other assigned duties to meet the requirements of the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact with in a courteous and respectful manner.
Staff are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health & safety policy and statutory regulations.
Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public through service provision.
Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Comply with the HPSS code of conduct.
Contribute as an effective team member of the Divisional Management Team.
Promote the corporate values and culture of the organisation by contributing to the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures, and appropriate personal behaviour.
Lead and empower a team of Medical Technical staff, providing expert advice to the Trust as required.
Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control, consistent with effective decision making, whilst retaining responsibility and accountability for results.
Provide or arrange with contractors medical device user training for clinical staff as appropriate. Training to be arranged as part of the commissioning process and also on an ongoing basis where necessary.
Establish and maintain systems to develop and encourage organisational and professional development.
Maintain good staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her, through effective feedback, recognition, appraisal and development.
Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff, in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.
Promote the Trust’s policies on ‘equality of opportunity’ through his/her own actions and to ensure the adherence to these policies by staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
Contribute to the Trust’s overall corporate and integrated governance processes to ensure its compliance with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policy and procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING STRATEGY
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff has a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Senior Medical Engineer Band 7
Terms and Conditions


Full-Time


The NHS terms and conditions (Agenda for Change) will apply to this post.


In addition to 10 public holidays, the annual leave allowance will be as follows:-


On appointment – 27 days
After 5 years’ service – 29 days
After 10 years’ service – 33 days


He/she may be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and elsewhere. The successful candidate should therefore have access to a form of transport that will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full and be prepared to travel as required.


















Senior Medical Engineer
Band 7
Personnel Specification:


Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience Qualifications/ Registration




BSc (or equivalent in electronics), with at least 3 years’ experience, in the last 5 years, in the full maintenance of high cost electronic based equipment.
Or


HNC or HND (or equivalent in electronics), with at least 4 years’ experience, in the last 7 years, in the full maintenance of high cost electronic based equipment.


Shortlisting by Application Form

Other (e.g. Driving etc.)
Full European Driving License and access to a car. Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.
Participate in an ‘On Call’ rota for service provision outside of normal working hours.


Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Good organisational skills and problem solving skills and able to plan, prioritise and work effectively in a demanding challenging environment.
Good communication skills.
Ability to develop good working relationships with officers in all professions through all levels of the organisation, and with outside agencies.


Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Qualifications
Registration


Experience servicing/testing of Electro-Mechanical Medical Devices.
Computer and IT Networks systems.
Managing Staff

Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.
If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, payslip, National Insurance Card or a birth certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.


SHORTLISTING
A shortlist of candidates for interview will be prepared on the basis of the information contained in the application form. It is therefore essential that all applicants demonstrate through their application how and to what extent their experience and qualities are relevant to this post and the extent to which they satisfy each criterion specified.
Candidates who are short-listed for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are given in the NHS Leadership Qualities Framework.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times