Job vacancy: EPR Specialist Medical Devices Technician, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: EPR Programme
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term Contract or Secondment from June 2025 until May 2026 with possibility of an extension)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 388-6992588-EPR-A

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Regent House
Town: Torquay
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/05/2025 23:59

EPR Specialist Medical Devices Technician

NHS AfC: Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• As member of the CES to be a role model in terms of acceptable behaviour & moral standards.
• Evaluate and prepare a wide range of technical documentations to facilitate provision of the service. This would include interpretation of technical data & specifications, in some situation from other previously recorded records collected by other individuals or organisations or third parties as well as personally generated test results.
• As and when required to deputise for Head of Service.
• Co-ordinate as appropriate the support team of CES Staff to facilitate the service support function for any given portfolio.
• Develops and prepares presentations to effectively share and communicate information with both internally and externally with key stakeholders, including.
• managers/leads, staff, other external bodies within the technical sector.
• Work with Staff of the Trust to ensure compliance to statutory duty and board national guidelines.
• Provide guidance and specialist support for the trusts medical devices management system within the CES, facilitate routine maintenance & support of the system to ensure technical information is up to date including obtaining, update and appropriate.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Professional knowledge acquired through HNC/HND or Equivalent in engineering or equivalent + specialist knowledge acquired through diploma, device training to specialist equivalent level.
Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

QCF(NVQ) level 4/5 diploma qualification in management.
Registered with professional body.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of 2 years or more working at a professional level to gain knowledge & experience within engineering, medical or laboratory sector involved with devices risk management, procurement, fault finding, repair & maintenance. In depth knowledge of a wide spectrum of medical or laboratory equipment maintenance, management & technical support
Knowledge of a broad spectrum of electronic engineering principles and practical applications. Sound knowledge & very good understanding of mechanical engineering principles
Understanding of computer hardware, digital connectivity and digital cybersecurity impacting medical device technology.
Understanding of Patient Safety issues with the use of Medical Devices.
Skills, knowledge, and significant experience in working with Designing, implementation and delivery of Medical/ laboratory Device procedures, device performance/calibration procedures and producing technical evaluation reports.

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of NHS Clinical Procedures, clinical practice, regulations, legislation and codes of practice, health and safety legislation and Trust policies procedures and standing financial instructions
Experience of medical device management system e.g. F2 by InfoHealth.
Experience with implementing and supporting a RFID tracking system for portable devices.
Experience with asset database management and specialist database report writing.

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously.
Solve problems and think independently.
Maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.