What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Engineer position at Freeman Hospital?
Employer heading
Clinical Engineer
Band 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
Rehabilitation engineering is the clinical application of engineering science and principles to develop technological solutions and devices, in the provision of services and research and development to meet the needs of individuals living with complex disabilities.
The Regional Technical Aids Service (RTAS) provides bespoke design, modification, manufacture and consultancy services for mechanical, electrical and electronic, specialist IT and communication assistive technologies to suit the needs of these individuals.
Working in collaboration with therapists and other health, social care and medical professionals across the region, in both clinical and community settings, the service aims to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, enabling them to remain in their own homes and realise their full potential in terms of independence, education, employment and social participation.
RTAS engineers / technologists are engaged in and utilise their skills and experience in the provision of high quality engineering solutions to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, capable and motivated Clinical Engineer to join the team to support the delivery of our services which include, initial assessment of referral requirements, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.
In addition, the post holder will lead the development of the service quality management system in accordance with applicable standards and the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation.
They will also coordinate the required quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities, developing and delivering associated training to colleagues and other healthcare professionals, relevant within the scope and activities of the wider Rehabilitation Engineering and Aids for Living unit.
The successful applicant will be registered or working towards registration as a Clinical Scientist, educated with an engineering or science based degree and a related Master’s degree, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience of engineering design, materials, manufacturing and regulatory compliance and documentation.
This is a demanding, but rewarding, patient facing role, working alongside other healthcare professionals, engineering technical solutions to meet patient need, requiring excellent technical awareness, communication, planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
A full valid UK driving licence is essential; as regular region wide travel is a required.
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Stuart Duffy Job title Head Of Service Clinical Technologist Email address [email protected] Telephone number 0191 2231378 Additional information
07518299815
Clinical Engineer
Band 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
Rehabilitation engineering is the clinical application of engineering science and principles to develop technological solutions and devices, in the provision of services and research and development to meet the needs of individuals living with complex disabilities.
The Regional Technical Aids Service (RTAS) provides bespoke design, modification, manufacture and consultancy services for mechanical, electrical and electronic, specialist IT and communication assistive technologies to suit the needs of these individuals.
Working in collaboration with therapists and other health, social care and medical professionals across the region, in both clinical and community settings, the service aims to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, enabling them to remain in their own homes and realise their full potential in terms of independence, education, employment and social participation.
RTAS engineers / technologists are engaged in and utilise their skills and experience in the provision of high quality engineering solutions to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing.
- Interview Date Thursday 20 February 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, capable and motivated Clinical Engineer to join the team to support the delivery of our services which include, initial assessment of referral requirements, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.
In addition, the post holder will lead the development of the service quality management system in accordance with applicable standards and the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation.
They will also coordinate the required quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities, developing and delivering associated training to colleagues and other healthcare professionals, relevant within the scope and activities of the wider Rehabilitation Engineering and Aids for Living unit.
The successful applicant will be registered or working towards registration as a Clinical Scientist, educated with an engineering or science based degree and a related Master’s degree, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience of engineering design, materials, manufacturing and regulatory compliance and documentation.
This is a demanding, but rewarding, patient facing role, working alongside other healthcare professionals, engineering technical solutions to meet patient need, requiring excellent technical awareness, communication, planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
A full valid UK driving licence is essential; as regular region wide travel is a required.
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Contributes to service delivery, region wide, within their specialist area.
- Assists in providing professional technical leadership within their specialist area.
- Supports service improvement and the development, implementation and audit of clinical and organisational strategies within the service via the quality management system.
- Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities.
- Provides highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals.
- Actively involved in research and development projects.
- Contributes to staff development, supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- First or second-class honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject
- Appropriate post-graduate degree at master’s level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
- Registered as a Clinical Scientist or working towards
- Full, valid driving licence
- Higher degree in a relevant subject
Essential criteria
- In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences to medicine
- Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment and / or clinical procedures relevant to the working area
- Specialist knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the working area
- Specialist knowledge of the requirements of the Medical Devices Regulations and of other relevant legislation, standards and safely principles relevant to the working area
- Knowledge of clinical audit and governance, including ethical and regulatory considerations and their application relevant to the working area
- Proven ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge and experience of rehabilitation engineering and the services provided by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Aids for Living (REAL) unit
- Experience of working within quality management systems
- Understanding of audit and quality assurance
- Understanding of NHS funding, commissioning and contracting processes
- Experience of investigating adverse incidents related to healthcare services
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees
- Design experience utilising 2D / 3D CAD
Essential criteria
- Excellent patient and interpersonal communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain technical services
- Proficient IT skills, including use and application of databases and office software packages
- Demonstrable ability to work both within a multidisciplinary team, or independently and manage personal work / caseload
- Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
- Highly developed physical skills for the safe and efficient operation of equipment
- Teaching, training and mentoring skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD & PS (PDF, 216.4KB)
- Role Descriptor (PDF, 352.6KB)
- Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Stuart Duffy Job title Head Of Service Clinical Technologist Email address [email protected] Telephone number 0191 2231378 Additional information
07518299815
