Specialist Anaesthesia and Ventilator Engineer

Specialist Anaesthesia and Ventilator Engineer

North UK & Scotland – Site & Home Based

Our client is the leading service provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) for the NHS and the private health sector in the UK. They are currently looking for a Specialist Anaesthesia and Ventilator Engineer to join their team based in the North UK & Scotland area.

To be considered for this role you must be certified in OEM trainings of Anaesthesia and Ventilators, have 5 to 7 years previous UK experience working within a biomedical setting dealing preferably with Anaesthesia and Ventilator, patient monitoring, diathermies (electro-surgery units), theatre tables, defibrillators, infusion and volumetric devices equipment.

Responsibilities

To develop and support an in-house skillset to manage specialist equipment, namely (but not restricted to) Anaesthesia and Ventilator equipment

To train if needed for first line support and mentor if required/needed identified site and field-based engineers to enable daily on-site repair, preventative maintenance and asset management of specialist medical devices within hospital locations

To travel as required and develop relationships with customer representatives in this specialist area, promoting confidence and competence in the management of these technologies

Perform actual servicing and repairs as needed. To develop and foster relationships with specialist medical device OEMs to both manage external service contracts as well as enhance our ability to service these devices in-house with parts, training and interventions as required

To work with and support operational leaders and managers in achieving contract KPIs

To complete all associated administrative work in completing repairs and preventative maintenance as outlined in procedures

To work within the Quality Assurance and Environmental, Health & Safety policies

To support customers whenever needed to ensure minimal disruption to the operation of the hospital

To build long-term relationships with customers, subcontractors, and staff to ensure responsiveness and support to customers

Key Accountabilities

To ensure identified specialist equipment is maintained in house where possible, or externally, negotiating and managing the appropriate external service contracts

To develop and foster the required skills in designated site or field-based engineering staff through on the job training and organizing external training as needed

To provide the required support in the service and management of identified specialist equipment to all areas of our business (Operations, Sales, Procurement, etc.…) both in the UK and across the Group

To ensure our service meets customer satisfaction and exceeds contract KPIs

To coordinate and schedule training sessions, both on the job and formal, in line with priorities based on PM schedules and external contract expiration dates

Work closely with Operation Leaders and Service Managers to ensure specialist equipment workload is anticipated and access is scheduled, out of hours if needed, so that customers are aware and can adjust for our access and so they can allocate their team members to optimize opportunities for on the job training

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on medical equipment as per manufacturer’s guidelines

Complete repairs as required on medical equipment as per manufacturer’s guidelines

Complete associated admin needed to close repairs and PMs as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures

Travel to various sites as required to train staff, perform Corrective Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance

Maintain safe working practices within the hospital environment

Comply with the Quality Assurance and Environmental, Health & Safety policies, and work to maintain a high standard of customer service and protect your health and safety as well as that of your colleagues, our customers and members of the public. Promptly raise any concerns regarding potential violations of the policies

Coordinate with site and field-based engineers to ensure they maintain adequate spare part stock wherever necessary

Support Site/Team Leaders, Operational/Regional Leaders and Service Managers on specialist equipment issues as needed

Additional Duties

Maintaining service documentation in line with business requirements

Responsible for escalating and defining necessary resources required to maintain specialized equipment

Liaise with 3rd party suppliers for spare part and contract quotations as needed

Ensure data integrity within management systems

Responsible for delivering customer satisfaction

Deal with OEM service staff and management when required

Maintain tools and test equipment in line with Standards

Attend meetings when required

Seek opportunities to grow business

Review ways to improve productivity and reduce operating expenditure

Qualifications

Certified OEM trainings of Anaesthesia and ventilators - Essential

Qualification in Engineering, electronics or medical technologies such as biomedical engineering – Desirable

Essential Skills and Experience

5-7 years in UK biomedical setting

Preferably Anaesthesia and Ventilator, patient monitoring, diathermies (electro-surgery units), theatre tables, defibrillators, infusion and volumetric devices equipment etc

Familiarity with appropriate national and local regulatory standards

Has worked in clinical areas and involving patient communication

Benefits

Royal London Pension - 5% employer contribution

Death in Service Scheme after probation - 4 times salary

Maternity - 21 weeks full enhanced maternity pay; this is inclusive of Statutory Maternity pay. Plus, after the employee has returned from Maternity Leave for 3 months, a 10% bonus will be paid, (with a commitment to work for 6 months plus)

A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants.

If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or forward your CV to (url removed)