About this role
Job summary
The role will support the Deputy Head of Medical Engineering with the day-to-day running of the EME team. Ensuring standardised working practices in line with our QMS, as well as maintaining and repairing highly complex critical medical devices used within high dependency areas.
The candidate will be driven by a high level of customer service and attention to detail, and will have a broad range of technical knowledge to train and upskill the EME team.
The role will frequently require the post holder to engage with business projects across multiple sites and the adoption of new technologies in line with business requirements.
Main duties of the job
o Manage routine servicing, calibrations and repairs on a wide range of highly complex medical deviceso Responsibility to deliver the EME service provision across ASPH, ensuring KPI compliance is being met, along with maintaining ISO9001 accreditationo Providing line management responsibilities within the EME teamo Bring a broad technical understanding and specialism supporting the wider EME team
About us
Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a consultative, collaborative approach -- based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.
We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.
At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We're proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.
Healthcare Partners Ltd does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future
Job description Job responsibilities
Manage routine servicing, calibrations and repairs on a wide range of highly complex medical devices Responsibility to deliver the EME service provision across ASPH, ensuring KPI compliance is being met, along with maintaining ISO9001 accreditation Providing line management responsibilities within the EME team Bring a broad technical understanding and specialism supporting the wider EME team
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust operates a collaborative Group Model with Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Depending on the role and operational needs, the post holder may be required to undertake duties across sites within one or both organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level education (equivalent professional qualifications such as HNC/HND plus relevant experience of operating at this level), plus extensive experience in medical equipment Registration as Clinical Technologist or Scientist
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Able to support the development of the long-term strategic plan for the delivery and on-going support of the trusts Medical Devices. Recommending future products and services as these become relevant Experience of monitoring service providers, and able to negotiate and manage contracts to deliver best value for the trust Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook etc Experience of working in the patient environment Experience of repair & maintenance of highly complex Medical Devices and systems. Experience with asset management and change control Processes
Desirable
Extensive experience holding senior technical roles, preferably in NHS hospital environments Experienceofimplementationofpoliciesand procedures, in an ISO 9001 environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ashford & Saint Peters - Cross site working
London Road
Ashford
TW15 3AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)