Advanced Clinical Technologist Practitioner

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Advanced Clinical Technologist Practitioner Band 6

Main area: Radiotherapy Clinical Engineer Grade Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Early Shifts and Late Shifts will be required in addition to standard core hours during the day.)

Job ref: 387-DT7436-DA

Site: BHOC Town: Bristol

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 08/05/:59

Interview date: 15/05/2025

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Carry out planned and corrective maintenance, functional testing, and calibration and quality control tests on a wide range of complex medical devices. Use Manufacturer's Service Manuals, following and interpreting circuit diagrams in order to diagnose faults.

Plan and organise servicing, calibration and repair for a range of patient-critical electro-medical equipment by liaising with users and suppliers. Prioritise work load in response to urgent requests for assistance.

As a Clinical Engineer, the post-holder is expected to determine for him/herself the best way to analyse and diagnose faults on different items of equipment and how to repair faults in particular circumstances. In doing so, the post-holder is guided by policies in the quality system manual and by appropriate departmental procedures.

Order supplies of parts and accessories for a range of electro-medical equipment in preparation for its repair and maintenance. Be responsible for the safe use of the medical devices, test equipment and tools in the post-holder's care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification Skills and abilities

• Able to fault find and replace electronic parts using test equipment, circuit diagrams, and other tools
• Use of fine tools for equipment fabrication/assembly/adjustment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reasonable deadlines
• Ability to deal with constantly changing workload and situations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to understand patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
• Ability to manoeuvre medium/heavy weight in varying locations
• Ability to use Microsoft Office/Works to set up documents and spreadsheets
• Full Driving Licence
• Enthusiastic, reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Show a high degree of self-motivation and discipline as required in a front-line service organisation
• Can work efficiently and constructively in both a team environment as well as a lone working environment
• Has the commitment and desire to succeed in the professional qualifications being studied
• Show commitment to continued learning
• Has the tenacity and drive in achieving goals

Qualifications and Training

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist
• Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name: Kingsley White

Job title: Radiotherapy Professional Manager

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If you have problems applying, contact

Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW

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