Assistant Clinical Technologist

7 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Do you have experience of working in a Healthcare setting or Customer Service Environment and an interest in technology?

Would you like to work in a vibrant team who manage the medical devices that play a vital role in supporting clinical activities in a large hospital Trust where a million patient contacts per annum is the norm.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Clinical Engineering and Measurement Group within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This Band 4 Assistant Clinical Technologist role will give the post holder the chance to be involved in the whole life cycle of medical devices, this will include acceptance testing, carrying out both repairs and preventative maintenance. They will provide technical input to administrative duties and on occasions will offer assistance to the Equipment Library services. This activity could take place across any of the Trust sites.

There will opportunities to prepare for career progression within the field of Clinical Science.

The Clinical Engineering Group is involved in the support of approximately 50,000 pieces of medical equipment across all OUH sites and community locations.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

**Job Summary**:
As an Assistant Clinical Technologist, the post holder will undertake technical and administrative activities as a member of Clinical Engineering in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust). Work activities will be carried out in both clinical and workshop environments.

This is not a training post, however, to facilitate career progression and professional development, the post holder may have the opportunity to be enrolled onto an appropriate apprenticeship or work-based undergraduate training scheme in Medical Engineering.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Act as first point-of-contact for clinical staff to the technical workshops, demonstrating effective decision-making and prioritisation skills to resolve queries in a professional manner, taking responsibility for the completion of tasks necessary to maintain clinical services.

Support the provision of medical devices for clinical use, including:
i) Liaising with clinical teams to undertake front-line maintenance activities in clinical areas, ensuring continuation of effective patient care.

ii) Participating in the investigation of adverse clinical incidents involving medical devices, as directed by the Medical Devices Safety Team.

iii) Adhering to the required standards of etiquette for the protection and care of patients and staff (for example: theatre gowns, shoes, aprons and gloves).

iv) Keep a comprehensive record of work undertaken within the medical equipment database.

v) Coordinate with external suppliers and third-party customers (for example, service contract providers), ensuring effective and professional communication as a representative of the Trust.

vi) Carry out maintenance and repair of medical equipment, in line with the competencies acquired through training, including but not limited to:
vii) Verification of the performance and safety of devices.

viii) Disposal of medical devices and other waste material using an appropriate waste stream.

iix) Act as a supervisor and trainer for both technical and administrative processes, as required within the scope of the departmental training and competency framework.

ix) Assist in strategic development projects as directed by the departmental management team, including development of departmental standard operating procedures and policies.

x) Lead in self-development and progression through both practical and academic elements of the apprenticeship training scheme.

General Conditions

Risk Management

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet thi

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