Bio-Medical Engineer

To display a high personal standard in respect of self-discipline and attitude to work, in view of both the complex nature of equipment on which they may be working and the requirement to liaise with other healthcare professionals, patients, carers, clients and external organisations.

To commission, repair, maintain, overhaul, re-calibrate and decommission a wide range of medical equipment including life support, patient monitoring, IV Therapy, patient therapy, diagnostic, ventilators, pathology, radiology, pharmacy and anaesthetic equipment used within the medical field, most of which will be highly complex and non‑routine.

To regularly work on equipment, which may be 'patient connected' in areas including Intensive care, HDU & theatres as well as being able to work across the whole range of specialties and disciplines. Some of this equipment may be connected via medical information networks and/or driven by computer-based software systems.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Alder Hey Children's NHS FT for a skilled, experienced and motivated Band 5 Medical Engineer.

The role is a part time position within the Medical Engineering department. The department consists of electronic and mechanical engineers, equipment library staff and an administration team.

You will be educated to at least HNC/D level or equivalent and have several years' medical device or other complex electronic/electrical equipment maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

All candidates will be required to work along‑side other healthcare professionals as part of a highly effective, multi‑disciplinary team in order to deliver a safe and effective equipment management service. You will be supported in this position by the way of specialist training and development to build your skills, knowledge and experience with the potential for further opportunities within the department.