Submodule: SPE327c4 — Scientist Training Programme | Curriculum Library | NSHCS

Work-based content

Competencies

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Apply engineering principles to the management of risk in designing and delivering maintenance programmes	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 1	Competency Plan and manage preventive maintenance regimens for individual devices and the larger groupings of medical devices	Action View
# 3	Learning outcome 1	Competency Plan and participate in training and deploying the technical workforce to ensure coverage of all equipment types	Action View
# 4	Learning outcome 1	Competency Specify, arrange and manage external service contract providers	Action View
# 5	Learning outcome 1,5	Competency Act as an expert on the use and interpretation of medical device safety tests as part of the maintenance process, including the resolution of anomalies	Action View
# 6	Learning outcome 1	Competency Design planned maintenance regimens for a range of medical devices	Action View
# 7	Learning outcome 1	Competency Oversee workmanship standards on a range of medical devices	Action View
# 8	Learning outcome 3	Competency Specify the calibration requirements for specific test equipment required to assist in the maintenance process	Action View
# 9	Learning outcome 1,3	Competency Specify the records necessary to support the maintenance process, including determination of records to comply with all of the following: statutory requirements prevailing national healthcare standards/NHS requirements customer requirements best professional practice local needs	Action View
# 10	Learning outcome 6	Competency Provide expert advice on the cleaning and decontamination of medical devices as related to the maintenance process	Action View
# 11	Learning outcome 4	Competency Specify test equipment required for the workshop	Action View
# 12	Learning outcome 3,5	Competency Monitor the service records of technical staff to ensure they are comprehensive and legible	Action View
# 13	Learning outcome 1,3	Competency Oversee the correct use of hand tools within the workshop	Action View
# 14	Learning outcome 1,3	Competency Ensure traceability of product in the maintenance process	Action View
# 15	Learning outcome 5	Competency Identify and minimise health and safety risks in the workshop and clinical environments while maintenance activities are undertaken	Action View
# 16	Learning outcome 1,3	Competency Ensure device modifications are undertaken appropriately	Action View
# 17	Learning outcome 1	Competency Advise on the appropriateness of in- house modifications and the necessity for risk assessment and the establishment of a design project	Action View

Assessments

You must complete:

1 case-based discussion(s)
1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:

Carry out a range of planned maintenance and repairs to a range of medical equipment	DOPS
Manage the key components of the planned maintenance and repair process, illustrating the approach to maintenance plannning	DOPS
Apply quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 to the workshop environment, contributing to internal audits	DOPS
Specify the calibration requirements for specific test equipment required to assist in the maintenance process, and advise on the management of calibration devices and test equipment	DOPS
Select one or two devices to follow through the decontamination process	DOPS
Oversee the delivery of a series of planned maintenance visits to a range of clinical areas	DOPS
Develop a range of policies and procedures relating to device maintenance	DOPS
Undertake risk based planned maintenance on a medical device	DOPS
Oversee workmanship standards on a range of medical devices, including the correct use of hand tools	DOPS
Carry out maintenance in the clinical environment including liaison with clinical equipment users	OCE
Explain to non-scientific staff the governance arrangements for a medical device to be removed form service as a result of a service failure or quality system non-conformity	OCE
Plan and participate in training & deploying the technical workforce to ensure coverage of all equipment types	OCE
Provide expert advice to clinical staff on the cleaning and decontamination of medical devices as related to the maintenance process	OCE
Advise on the appropriateness of in-house modifications and the necessity for risk assessment and the establishment of a design project	OCE

Learning outcomes

Manage the key components of the planned maintenance and repair process
Develop of policies and procedures, eg device cleaning and decontamination
Apply quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 to the workshop environment
Interpret electromedical safety tests and resolve safety test anomalies
Identify and resolve health and safety issues while working on medical devices
Advise on calibration requirements