Clinical Engineering Support Worker

Clinical Engineering Support Worker

Posted 2 weeks ago by Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Dorchester, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Clinical Engineering Support Worker role involves triaging incoming calls from clinical wards, logging calls into the F2 database, and coordinating contractors while monitoring their performance. The position serves as the first point of contact for staff and visitors, providing guidance and support for medical equipment management processes. The role emphasizes a proactive attitude and participation in professional development, contributing to the efficient operation of the Clinical Engineering Department at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Triage incoming calls from clinical wards and departments, providing initial suggested fixes.
  • Log each call onto the F2 database before dispatching engineers, especially for off-site calls.
  • Coordinate contractors to site and monitor their contractual commitments, ensuring timely reporting of service reports.
  • Act as the first point of contact for staff and visitors, advising on the best course of action prior to engineering involvement.
  • Participate in Appraisals and Continual Professional Development (C.P.D).
  • Support day-to-day operations of the Clinical Engineering Department, focusing on equipment management processes.
  • Maintain accurate database records and assist in generating KPI and compliance reports.
  • Support other departmental activities, receiving training as necessary.

Key Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and contractors.
  • Proficiency in database management and data entry.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in a clinical or healthcare environment is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Dorchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

To effectively triage incoming calls from our clinical wards and departments with initial first line suggested fixes in collaboration with our qualified engineers if/when required. To log each call onto our database system known as F2 before a dispatch of any engineers in particular if this call is off site. To co-ordinate contractors to site and monitor and report on their contractual commitment's to DCH with timely importing of their service reports onto our database to aid in KPI reporting for the department. To be first point of contact for our staff/visitor's coming into our department and advising them of best course of action prior to engineering involvement. To have a can do attitude and wiliness to learn is paramount in this role in aiding to continually serve our patients. To fully participate in Appraisal's and Continual Professional Development - C.P.D. Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date. The post holder will support the day to day operations of an efficient, effective and comprehensive Clinical Engineering Department at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post is primarily to support the equipment management processes within the department by providing a full range of technical administrative/first line support to it operations. This primarily includes support to the function of the medical equipment management system (F2) to ensure it provides the Trust with the assurance it requires on its management of medical devices e.g. accurate database maintenance, data collection/input, the generation of KPI and compliance reports The post also supports other areas of departmental activity (some of a minor technical nature for which training will be provided in house and via attending supplier training and/or any other training as deemed necessary by the Engineering Manager) that assist and contribute to the management of medical equipment within the Trust. This post is part of the Clinical Engineering service that Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may transfer to an NHS ‘wholly owned subsidiary’; the proposed date of transfer is in October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions to current employees who transfer in October as well as to new employees recruited after that date. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We look forward to receiving your application. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jim Thurston Job title: Head of Medical Physics & Healthcare Technology Email address: james.thurston@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305255730