About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a permanent Team Leader to lead and manage the Beds Service within the Clinical Technology department. The successful applicant will have extensive experience within a medical engineering environment, alongside proven leadership and team management experience.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination and delivery of the beds service across the Trust, ensuring safe, effective and compliant management of medical devices. This includes planning and prioritising workload, overseeing maintenance activities, managing staff performance and development, and supporting continuous service improvement. The role will also require regular engagement and effective communication with a range of clinical stakeholders, site teams, and senior management to ensure alignment with operational priorities and patient care needs.
The successful candidate must be educated to a minimum of HNC level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, with demonstrable experience in managing staff, coordinating technical services, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. A valid UK manual driving licence is essential.
The Department of Clinical Technology provides a comprehensive medical equipment management and maintenance service to the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) and external healthcare providers. Based across both Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites, the department consists of multidisciplinary teams supporting a wide range of specialist clinical services. The beds service is a key operational area within the department, supporting patient flow and frontline clinical care across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
This is a new Team Leader role responsible for establishing and leading the Beds Team within Clinical Technology. The post holder will provide professional and operational leadership to develop a robust, well-governed beds maintenance service supporting patient safety, clinical effectiveness and regulatory compliance across the Trust.
The Team Leader will be accountable for establishing the team, defining roles and responsibilities, and embedding effective governance for the maintenance, testing, repair and lifecycle management of hospital beds and associated accessories. This includes ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, Trust policies, manufacturers' requirements and external regulatory expectations.
The role will work closely with clinical services, Estates, Infection Prevention and Control, Procurement and external suppliers to deliver a coordinated, responsive and safe service. Key priorities include standardising processes, improving asset visibility and assurance, managing risk, reducing downtime and supporting replacement and capital planning.
The post holder will lead on performance measures, quality and safety reporting, and continuous improvement. They will support staff development, training and competency assurance to ensure service resilience. As a senior member of Clinical Technology, the Team Leader will contribute to wider Trust objectives around patient safety, efficiency and service improvement
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details
For further details / informal visits contact:
Lisa Nixon
Tel:01782 672337
Email:[email protected]
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
o Extensive knowledge of complex medical devices o Have on-going relevant specialist training. oWork extensively without supervision using own initiative oKnowledge of adverse incident reporting Datix\FSN\MHRA alerts
Desirable
oNHS and local policies and procedures oUnderstanding of clinical measurements and procedures oKnowledge of Human Physiology
Personal Qualities Essential
oCommitted to team performance and delivering high standards of customer service oProfessional outlook and positive can do customer and staff focused attitude Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Desirable
oKeen to embrace new concepts and learn new skills
Education and qualifications Essential
oDegree, HNC or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject. oDemonstrate extensive specialist knowledge and experience of medical device management to diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable
oOn the Clinical Technologist Voluntary register
Experience Essential
oExtensive practical experience in an applied electronics service environment. oInformation Technology experience of proprietary systems pertaining to role as well as MS Office and an Asset Management system
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)