Role Overview
You will be responsible for accurately supporting and checking of 'mechanical medical devices', e.g., patient trollies, medical gas appliances and further low level equipment, with a view for development. There will also be some need to utilise electronics knowledge. Duties also include generic solutions of medical device management in accordance with the 'Medical Device Management Standard 2015'. Full training and support will be given. The successful applicant will be someone who is fully committed and able to deliver both quality and the needs of the service. The department's opening hours are currently Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
This role does involve indirect working with patients. The EBME Department is looking for an experienced EBME Technician to join their team in the day‑to‑day maintenance of medical equipment at the hospital and at the centres where Croydon University Hospital provides care. The post holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of work relating to EBME across its multiple sites. Our main aim is to provide an efficient and safe service to patients and stakeholders and offer excellent customer care to patients, their families and colleagues that use all our services at our multiple sites across Croydon.
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough. We are a very close‑knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3,600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and, through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff – we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. With the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
