Clinical Equipment Maintenance Support Officer Higher Level
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 p.a. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wareham, BH20 4DY |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6134778/152-S28923 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
To Support the Medical Equipment Maintenance manager by providing customer support services to clinical groups throughout the Trust and to other healthcare providers and clinical engineering. To offer customer support advice to Clinical and Engineering staff.
To manage and help Clinical Equipment Support Officer, prioritise, and plan work. Deputies for Clinical Equipment Maintenance Manager during any period of absence. To propose and implement changes in work area as part of Clinical Equipment Maintenance team. To prioritise, plan and organise own work schedules adjusting for emergency work.
Provide reports and deputies for Clinical Equipment Maintenance Business Manager at Medical Device Managers and Links, Lead and Group Meetings. To monitor / prioritise reported medical devices faults using the CAFM system as reported from staff throughout the Trust and allocate accordingly. Feedback to Medical Devices Maintenance Manager. To ensure team appropriately act on technical requests from clinical departments.
Arrange and schedule delegated maintenance tasks with customer departments. Where necessary, negotiate/liaise with clinical staff over availability of equipment or access to clinical areas for purposes of equipment service, repair or calibration. Frequently visit sites to carry out medical device audits throughout the Trust. Checking for correct location and information for each device, update the Medical Devices Database accordingly.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024
To Support the Medical Equipment Maintenance manager by providing customer support services to clinical groups throughout the Trust and to other healthcare providers and clinical engineering. To offer customer support advice to Clinical and Engineering staff.
To manage and help Clinical Equipment Support Officer, prioritise, and plan work. Deputies for Clinical Equipment Maintenance Manager during any period of absence. To propose and implement changes in work area as part of Clinical Equipment Maintenance team. To prioritise, plan and organise own work schedules adjusting for emergency work.
Provide reports and deputies for Clinical Equipment Maintenance Business Manager at Medical Device Managers and Links, Lead and Group Meetings. To monitor / prioritise reported medical devices faults using the CAFM system as reported from staff throughout the Trust and allocate accordingly. Feedback to Medical Devices Maintenance Manager. To ensure team appropriately act on technical requests from clinical departments.
Arrange and schedule delegated maintenance tasks with customer departments. Where necessary, negotiate/liaise with clinical staff over availability of equipment or access to clinical areas for purposes of equipment service, repair or calibration. Frequently visit sites to carry out medical device audits throughout the Trust. Checking for correct location and information for each device, update the Medical Devices Database accordingly.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024