Band 5 - Medical Technical Officer, Clinical Engineering

We are looking for a motivated Medical Technical Officer to provide a high-quality medical device service across the Trust and partner organisations.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer/technician to work with a wide range of medical devices, performing PPMs, repairs and following the whole lifecycle of the medical devices, from commissioning to disposal.

You will work closely with clinical teams and Clinical Engineering colleagues to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and available for patient care.

The role is also based within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, with an expectation to contribute to maintaining and continuously improving service quality.

Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with flexible working arrangements supported where service requirements allow. Regular travel between Trust and partner organisation sites could be required.

Main duties of the job

Undertake the maintenance, repair, calibration, inspection, acceptance testing and decommissioning of a wide range of medical devices.

Diagnose and resolve complex equipment faults, exercising professional judgement and working independently within agreed levels of competence.

Maintain accurate technical records and ensure compliance with the Clinical Engineering ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

Liaise with clinical users, manufacturers, suppliers and clinical departments to coordinate maintenance activities and provide technical advice and assistance as required.

Perform electrical safety testing in accordance with IEC 60601 and IEC 62353 standards and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, COSHH, and WEEE regulations.

Maintain accurate technical records within the e-Quip database, manage spare parts and consumable stock levels and ensure workshop tools and facilities are maintained in a safe and organised condition.

Support the implementation of corrective actions for Medical Device Alerts (MDAs), Field Safety Notices (FSNs) and investigations relating to Datix-reported medical device incidents.

Support maintenance activities at partner organisation sites as required.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support