Dct Technical Inspector

We are looking to recruit a Technical Inspector to work here at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

This is a permanent full-time position.

The Department of Clinical Technology (DCT) manages the maintenance of medical devices for RCHT and CFT; the Technical support team, which is a team within DCT, provides selected medical devices, consumables, technical assistance, business and financial support to DCT technician's wards and departments across the 3 RCHT sites and CFT.

DCT team members are expected to be forward-thinking and innovative, can demonstrate a proven track record in supporting change and service improvement, are flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organizational skills and, most importantly, have unlimited enthusiasm

This is a permanent full-time position.

JOB PURPOSE

To perform annual technical inspections, including function testing and electrical safety tests on various medical devices throughout the Royal Cornwall Trust and other external customers of the Clinical Equipment Management Service. This work will also include some calibration checks, preventative maintenance and database verification and will be carried out under the guidance of the Team Leader.

Out-of-hours or weekend work may be required.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their expertise.

Knowledge and Experience

Some experience in the repair and routine maintenance of electromechanical equipment.

Experience in the use of test equipment.

IT skills, including Office suite and specialist software systems; able to manage, manipulate and report information

Training and Education

Insert GCSE grade c/4 or above in Maths, English and a Science

Skills and Abilities

Able to work as part of a team.

Ability to adapt to unpredictable work patterns.

Meet reasonable deadlines.

Application of test/measurement equipment.

Ability to work in a clinical environment close to patients.

Experience in working according to to set policies and procedures.

Able to participate in Team Meetings and contribute ideas for improving the service.

Experience in caring for equipment, tools and spare parts.

Experience in keeping maintenance records and service manuals.

Able to lift or move heavy equipment.

Able to deal with changing work routines and requirements.

Manual dexterity.

Able to interpret test results.

Willing to work as directed by Team Leader/ Head of Clinical Technology.