The Intensive Care Unit Support Section of Biomedical Engineering is looking for an experienced individual to join a small team of technicians responsible for management and maintenance of the hospitals stock of mechanical ventilators as well as support for a range of equipment used across the Trust's three intensive care units. . You will be required to interact with all levels of medical staff providing equipment training and advice. The role involves a significant amount of time on the intensive care units working closely with patients and medical staff, occasionally in pressurised situations The ICU support section provides clinical and technical support to the intensive care areas for all ventilators and respiratory support systems as well as supporting the use of other intensive care unit equipment. The main role involves the daily preparation and function testing of machines, and supporting medical staff in their use of the equipment. The section also carries out all maintenance and repairs on the equipment it manages requiring some technical knowledge and practical bench skills. The job will primarily involve working in the ICU support section but rotation to other sections within the department will be required based on service needs.

Please note applicants must be able to attend an interview in person at GOSH due to the practical nature of the role we need to be able to assess technical skills.Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• Collection of all ventilators and respiratory support systems for decontamination and function testing.
• Removal of medical equipment at the bedside ensuring sensitivity of patient and family circumstances are taken into consideration at all times.
• Prepare and supply the Intensive Care wards with an appropriate ventilator as required for booked admissions, post operative patients and emergencies.
• Participate in ITU ward rounds. Provide clinical advice on appropriate ventilators and respiratory support system used.
• Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records
• Inform the BME manager and other BME staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the post holder's care
• Teach and train other staff groups (doctors, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, technical staff, etc.) in the operation and care of basic medical equipment
• Train other technicians in a range of techniques and methods used in the BME department
• Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate continuing professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the department.
• Support the Implementation of, and help to ensure compliance with, an accredited quality system in the areas of work for which the Post holder carries responsibility

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Science, Biomedical Engineering, electronics degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• training in the use and maintenance of a range of medical equipment
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist with The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Use an equipment management database to maintain asset register and record work done.
• Ability to perform logical trouble shooting and fault finding procedures.
• Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment/assembly.
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
• The ability to carry out repair work on equipment away from the bed space and within a workshop and perform logical trouble shooting and fault-finding procedures.

Desirable

• Able to deliver teaching and training on basicequipment to other professional groups (e.g. train nurses in basic medical device use).
• Able to use Excel, Word etc to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
• Able to lift and move heavy equipment as part of servicing.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in applying workshop technology to patientcritical equipment and techniques in healthcare
• Experience working with Ventilators and Respiratory Support Systems in a clinical or workshop environment
• Practical experience in electro medical engineering workshop practices and techniques, including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement.
• Experience of working in a hospital or similar environment
• Good understanding of Mechanical Respiratory Ventilation
• Knowledge of medical electronics, electro-mechanical systems, computing and medical device support.
• Basic Knowledge of medical device operation and management
• General knowledge of electronic workshop practice and computer systems

Desirable

• General knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering
• Working in a department that has a quality management system in place (e.g. ISO9001)
• Knowledge of medical device integration or computer networks

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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271-MTT-6613206