Regional Specialist Engineer
Circle Decontamination - Bristol
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.
We have an opportunity for a Regional Specialist Engineer to join their team of staff in the Decontamination Site.
This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern, this role also includes travel between our Bristol Decontamination site and our Radlett Decontamination site.
Duties of this role include:
- To carry out the maintenance, validation, and periodic testing on various types of decontamination equipment in accordance with National and European standards.
- Be an active member of the Estates team, and to be willing to support and assist work colleagues when requested, across a broad range of engineering services.
- To work on a wide range of equipment and carry out the weekly, quarterly, annual and commissioning tests and ensure that all tests are carried out in accordance with European Standards and Health Technical Memorandum guidance, to ensure that the equipment is safe and reliable in use.
- To interpret all chart recording results, including the preparation and presentation of detailed reports and documentation in accordance with EN and HTM requirements.
- To interpret the results of the weekly, quarterly, annual and commissioning tests and to advise site management of the outcome, and any follow up action required.
- The post holder has the freedom to act to ensure that the validation service is continuously provided and will use their own judgment to decide upon when to inform their line manager and/or 'Users' of any issues that may impact adversely on the SSD/ Endoscopy service.
- To make informed use of detailed technical information provided by the Manufacturer service manuals.
- To carry out investigations and to repair and give advice on complex fault finding on decontamination equipment.
- Participation in on-call system.
- You comply with all relevant mandatory training
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade.
- B/TEC (HNC/HND) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a device range of complex electrical/mechanical systems and installations.
- Hold the appropriate UK qualifications to carry out maintenance, testing, validation and fault finding on Healthcare Decontamination equipment.
- Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Bronze card minimum) or agree to carry out the training.
- Significant in-depth experience post apprenticeship.
- A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
- Installation and/or engineering maintenance experience in an industrial, domestic or commercial setting
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities
- Sound fault finding techniques
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.
We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
Skills Required
- Completed recognised apprenticeship in a relevant base trade
- BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to interpret and fault-find complex electrical and mechanical systems and installations
- Appropriate UK qualifications for maintenance, testing, validation, and fault-finding on healthcare decontamination equipment
- Health and safety qualifications or technical qualification modules, such as IOSH One Day Working Safely or a minimum CSCS Bronze card
- Significant in-depth experience after completing an apprenticeship
- Understanding of health and safety procedures and their practical application
- Installation and/or engineering maintenance experience in an industrial, domestic, or commercial setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisation and time management skills in an environment with competing priorities
- Sound fault-finding techniques
What We Do
Circle Health Group is the UK's leading independent provider of hospital services and the country's largest private hospital network. It operates hospitals across the UK, offers neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pathway management services, and runs clinics in China. Its network includes 54 hospitals, more than 2,000 beds, over 6,500 consultants, approximately 10,000 employees, and 2.5 million annual patient visits.
