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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Engineering Technologists for the post of Specialist Clinical Mechanical Engineering Technologist within the Clinical Engineering Section of the Medical Physics Department, NHS Tayside.
Candidates should possess a BEng/BSc in an appropriate engineering discipline, preferably supplemented by relevant postgraduate qualifications. Consideration will also be given to candidates holding an HNC/HND in a relevant technical engineering subject together with significant experience in medical equipment lifecycle management and repair within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive practical knowledge of the maintenance, performance testing, calibration, fault diagnosis and repair of a wide range of medical devices and associated equipment.
Clinical Engineering provides a comprehensive service throughout NHS Tayside and external customers, supporting healthcare services across Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross. The department comprises specialist Electronics, Mechanical, Renal and Anaesthetic Engineering teams, providing acceptance testing, commissioning, preventative maintenance, corrective repair, calibration, technical support, medical device management and disposal services for a diverse range of patient-critical equipment.
The Mechanical Technical Section supports a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, dental, respiratory, laboratory and community-based medical equipment used throughout acute, primary care and community healthcare settings. The successful candidate will provide a technical specialist and supervisory function within a team of Clinical Engineering staff, ensuring the effective prioritisation and delivery of specialist maintenance and medical equipment management services. The role will involve providing expert technical advice, guidance and mentorship to Clinical Engineering Technologists, supporting the procurement, installation, acceptance testing, servicing, repair, user training, decommissioning and disposal of medical equipment across NHS Tayside. The post holder will also act as a key source of specialist knowledge for complex technical issues, supporting staff development and promoting high standards of service delivery and patient safety.
The post holder will act as a technical lead for the Mechanical Technical Section, providing expert advice to clinical users and colleagues, supporting quality management system compliance, supporting staff performance and development, overseeing stock and workshop operations, and supporting compliance with relevant health and safety, lone working and COSHH requirements. The role also requires close collaboration with clinical staff, managers, manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that medical devices remain safe, effective and fit for clinical use.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Engineering professional seeking a specialist role within a progressive healthcare engineering service committed to delivering safe, effective and innovative support to healthcare technology across NHS Tayside.
Hours of work are:36.0. Flexibility in working hours is expected for service provision, as is the requirement to take part in the Clinical Engineering on-call arrangements.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
*Informal enquiries to: Mr Stewart Dawson, Head of Medical Equipment and Risk Management, Tel: 01382 632797 or email stewart.dawson@nhs.scot.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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