Clinical Technologist

Main duties of the job:

• We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, capable and motivated engineer or technologist, to join the team based at the Freeman Hospital, to support the delivery of our services, which include assessment of need, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.
• The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in an engineering or science-related subject or equivalent (e.g. a HNC or HND qualification with in-depth, relevant experience), with specialist knowledge of engineering design, materials and manufacture, including a proficiency in milling and turning, utilising both manual and CNC machine tools.
• Experience of fabrication and TIG welding is desirable, although training provision is available to the successful candidate if required.
• In addition, if not already registered or eligible for registration, the post holder will be required to complete the IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme, resulting in professional registration as a Clinical Technologist with either the RCT or AHCS, with training available to support achievement.
• This is a demanding but rewarding role, requiring excellent technical awareness, communication, planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the application of a range of IT packages (Microsoft Office, Databases, 2D / 3D CAD Modelling) is essential, as is a full valid UK driving licence, as regular region wide travel is a remit of the role.

About the role

As a Clinical Technologist, you will provide the technical aspects of the Mechanical Engineering Service (MES) at the Freeman Hospital and across the region. You will assist in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision, in accordance with formal Quality Management Systems where appropriate, throughout your area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Project lead – independently managing a caseload of referrals, including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.

Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments.

Providing both verbal and clearly written instructions regarding their safe use.

Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements.

Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of MES to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service.

Contribute to research and development projects.

Requirements

Qualifications & Education:

• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, training scheme or equivalent.
• A Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
• An appropriate Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience.
• A Full, valid driving licence.

Desirable criteria:

• A Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS.
• Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area.
• Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering.
• Skilled in the operation of machine tools including CNC programming.
• Good knowledge of engineering software packages (e.g. 2D / 3D CAD / CAM) and experience of applying them.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, training scheme or equivalent.
• A Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
• An appropriate Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience.
• A Full, valid driving licence.
• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, training scheme or equivalent.
• A Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
• An appropriate Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience.
• A Full, valid driving licence.

Desirable criteria:

• A Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS.
• Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area.
• Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering.
• Skilled in the operation of machine tools including CNC programming.
• Good knowledge of engineering software packages (e.g. 2D / 3D CAD / CAM) and experience of applying them.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Proven ability to problem-solve.
• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience of applying them.
• Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language.
• Good communicator.

Desirable criteria:

• Good organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals

Documents to download:

• Clinical Technologist JD (PDF, 216.4KB)
• Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
• Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)

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