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Medical Device Trainer

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 a year

About £3,690 - £4,030 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, London
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 18 November
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

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The role

To be part of a team of clinical scientists, technicians and other healthcare professionals supporting and maintaining the Quality and Governance management processes relating to Medical Device whole lifecycle management.  The Clinical Engineering Section is primarily concerned with providing repair, calibration, maintenance, training and governance to a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in the Barts Health NHS Trust and to various NHS and private healthcare organisations. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems.    

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Medical Device Trainer to plan and deliver medical device training with good understanding of a range of medical device operation and application. They must have experience in either clinical usage or have been involved in the management of medical devices. They are expected to manage their own workload, be IT literate and possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be required to work to high standards and accountability and will facilitate delivery of training on a wide range of medical equipment.  
As part of your career development you will be offered in-house and formal manufacturers’ training courses.
Clinical Engineering works to a registered quality assurance system (BS EN ISO 9001:2015) to give a high standard of customer care.
Ideally you will be professionally registered and will be qualified to BEng/BSc in Engineering of Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. You should have extensive experience in training and education of medical equipment

Essential criteria

  • Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up complex documents and spreadsheets
  • Ability to use advanced features of a computerised equipment management database system
  • Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills – to manage work areas and work load of self and the wider team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on trust wide issues relating to clinical equipment management and user training
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working.
  • Ability to work within an effective and efficient team
  • Registered Nurse/Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Practicing Medical devices management/Registered Clinical Technologist
  • Degree in or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
  • Evidence of regular participation in relevant training courses and seminars
  • Experience of working in a clinical environment in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Currently band 6 level as a minimum (in an area utilising frequent use and variety medical devices)
  • Experience of working within a Quality Management System and evidence of active participation in continuous improvement
  • Experience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations and undertaking audits
  • Experience with applying right IPC rules
  • Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
  • In depth knowledge of the operation and clinical applications of a variety of medical devices

Desirable criteria

  • Project management qualification (Prince2)
  • NAMDET Membership (National Association of Medical Device Educators & Trainers)
  • Experience in Medical device evaluation
  • Experience in Project management..
  • Experience at Sister/Charge Nurse level or managing medical device training
  • Experience of team leadership and development
  • Experience of staff appraisal and disciplinary procedures

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

About Barts Health NHS Trust

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Health and social care

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About the company & team

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Additional information

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. 

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. 

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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