Trainee EME Engineer in Guildford

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing under supervision.
• Communicate with clinical user staff to understand equipment problems.
• Undertake fault finding to diagnose issues.
• Check equipment performance against manufacturer specifications.
• Carry out calibration, quality control, safety, commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Commission and decommission medical devices.
• Perform loan medical device acceptance testing.
• Remove unsafe or uneconomic equipment from service and prepare it for safe disposal.
• Liaise with clinical staff to adjust planned maintenance schedules for short‑term clinical needs.
• Maintain auditable maintenance and technical records on the department’s asset management system to comply with ISO9001 accreditation.
• Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the department’s care.
• Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear, well ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
• Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information related to equipment faults and spare parts.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and update all appropriate records.
• Inform the Deputy Head of Medical Engineering and other EME staff of the condition and performance of equipment within the department’s care.
• Participate in meetings with the Head of Medical Engineering and the wider EME team.
• Ensure customers receive high‑quality, prompt and efficient service and are kept up to date on the progress of their outstanding work.
• Follow the incident reporting procedure.
• Prioritise and manage own workload.
• Stay abreast of technical developments.
• Enroll in appropriate Continuing Professional Development programmes.
• Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.
• Attend manufacturers’ training courses as required.
• Carry out all activities within the departmental QMS framework and meet regulatory requirements.
• Carry out all activities in accordance with HPL policies, e. g., Control of Infection, Standing Financial Instructions, etc.
• Carried out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant statutory regulations, approved codes of conduct and local rules.
• When working in other departments, liaise with local heads of department, medical consultants, superintendents, nursing sisters or representatives as appropriate, adhering to local policies and practices.
• Behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by EME Services.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required by the Head of Medical Engineering.
• Identify and escalated perceived risks to the Head of Medical Engineering where appropriate.
• Be prepared to work in less than desirable conditions, e. g., dirty and soiled equipment.
• Be able to move and carry equipment in excess of 20kg.
• Travel to other sites covered by the department as part of the role.
• The ability to drive is expected as part of this role.
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