PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title: Clinical Engineering Maintenance Technician *Key A= Application Form

Factors 1 Qualifications Essential Criteria 1 GCSE in maths, science and English or other equivalent combination of qualifications and knowledge 1 Experience of electronic and electromechanical systems 2 Information Technology experience 3 Experience of working with the general public 1 Awareness of the need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour. 2 Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection. 3 Knowledge of a broad range of scientific principles 1 Well developed verbal and written and communication skills 2 Well developed interpersonal skills able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff, patients and relatives. 3 Capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary team 4 Good organisations skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload 5 Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment, calibration or repair

Band: 3 T= Test
How Evidenced* A

Department: Medical physics & Clinical Engineering

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Desirable Criteria 1 BTEC/ONC in electronics or a scientific subject

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2 Experience

1 Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 2 Knowledge of pneumatic systems 1 General knowledge of electronic workshop practice 2 Knowledge of medical device operation 3 Use of equipment management database

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4 Skills

1 Able to communicate information across professional boundaries 2 Full UK driving licence

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5 Additional Requirements 1 Understanding of the anxiety, distress and confusion of some patients and relatives The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification. I

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Attending hospital is a stressful and anxious time for patients, carers and relatives. We will show empathy, sensitivity, compassion and understanding at all times.

Behaviour we expect
treat everyone in a friendly, courteous manner; smile & make eye contact help anyone who appears lost listen to the wishes and preferences of patients treat patients & colleagues with dignity & respect understand people come from varied backgrounds; challenge bias, prejudice & intolerance follow the Trust procedures for hand hygiene maintain privacy and ensure confidential information is kept safe and secure learn from mistakes & ask for support where necessary respond promptly to call bells, telephones & other requests for help ensure appearance is professional & name badge visible keep work area clean, tidy & pick up litter when you see it use plain language & speak in English when carrying out duties provide consistently high quality care & service look for better ways of working to achieve improvements respect patients time; apologise & explain if we keep people waiting question poor practice process & behaviour access opportunities for learning & development uphold the values and be proud to be part of the Trust

Behaviour we will not accept

Kind

forgetting we are here to provide a service to patients criticising colleagues/disagreeing with them in front of patients, visitors and other staff appearing unapproachable or moody imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients blaming others/other departments for mistakes wearing inappropriate dress/or having an unprofessional appearance being unsupportive of change/ of new ideas for improvement moaning and demoralising others without making an attempt to change things

Safe

Excellent

Innovation and excellence in health and care

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