Medical Devices Training Facilitator | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6122776/223-MDF-187 |
Summary
Medical Engineering are looking for two healthcare professionals to be part of the Medical Device Training Team for The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust.
This role would suit a professionally registered nurse, operating department practitioner, healthcare scientist or other allied healthcare professional with a strong practical background in the use of medical devices in healthcare delivery and a good understanding of medical device issues from the perspectives of clinical colleagues, patients and carers. The post holder should have demonstrable passion for quality and safety in healthcare provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the optimal and safe application and use of medical devices across the Trust, working closely with the Trust's diverse range of clinical services and clinical professionals.
As part of your career development, you will be offered in-house, formal manufacturers' training courses and a teacher training course.
The post holders’ responsibilities will be to ensure that Medical Device Training complies with CQC training requirements and the MHRA’s Management of Medical Devices.
As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.
Medical Engineering scope is approximately 32000 medical devices of which almost 21000 belong to SaTH. MES also service external contracts with Shropshire Community, as well as some private customers. The department is split between two main sites (The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Princess Royal Hospital) with a maintenance team based at each site. The department is also responsible for the service and maintenance support for the Renal Service in Shropshire, which includes three Renal Units plus a cohort of home dialysis patients.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024