Job summary
Job Advertisement:
EPR Bedside Medical Devices Integration Lead
18 Months fixed term contract
Salary £54,100 per annum
Are you ready to lead the future of healthcare technology? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the EPR Bedside Medical Devices Integration Lead. This pivotal role is responsible for the successful planning and delivery of EPR Bedside Medical Device Integration (BMDI) across programme sites, ensuring seamless alignment of Network, Infrastructure, and End User Device agendas to maximise implementation success.
What We're Looking For:
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead large-scale implementations.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to inspire confidence in medical, nursing, and technical staff.
Desirable Qualifications:
Project management qualifications such as Prince 2 or APM.
Experience implementing projects involving networked medical devices.
Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare innovation, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve patient care. If you're passionate about technology, leadership, and collaboration, we want to hear from you!
For further information please contact
Steve Clarke Head of Electro Bio Medical Engineering SWFT Clinical Services Steve.Clarke@swft.nhs.uk
Sean Bradshaw Senior Project manager for Innovate Sean.Bradshaw@innovatehs.co.uk
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for the successful planning and delivery of EPR Bedside Medical Device Integration BMDI across programme site(s) and ensuring the alignment of Network, Infrastructure and End User Device agendas to maximise success of implementation.
To manage the provision of Specialist Clinical Technical teams in networked electronic medical equipment often within the Clinical Environment across the Trust, Private Hospitals and Clinical Practices for which the Electro Bio Medical Engineering (EBME) has a commitment.
About us
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for leading the BMDI aspects of the EPR programme developing strategies for how the Trust will approach device integration.
To manage the provision of software licenses in order to deliver BMDI the EPR
Responsible for development of support processes and procedures for the trusts ICT and EBME teams or services to ensure they are able to adequately support BMDI going forward.
To manage the provision of networked medical devices ensuring communication between suppliers, engineers, ICT, EPR and clinical teams. To advise the Head of EBME on systems for management of networked medical devices.
To be the main point of coordination between ICT, EPR delivery and EBME with regard to the management of networked medical devices
To develop and oversee procedures for checking and maintaining data quality within BMDI to EPR.
Validate HL7 data and clinical parameters that are charted within EPR and sign off with relevant clinicians
In conjunction with those departments in the Trust and other healthcare organisations to which EBME has a commitment to define, plan and support training in the safe and effective use of networked electronic medical equipment for medical, nursing, technical and other staff.
To collaborate with ICT and EPR programme to develop network and device deployment solutions in accordance with manufacturers and Department of Health specifications.
To discuss the design and manufacture of modified networked equipment and innovative devices or systems with consultants, clinical scientists and other clinical staff. To propose designs, design changes and manufacturing methods.
To contribute to the deployment of innovative networked devices and modifications in order to assist consultants, clinical scientists and other clinical staff with Research and Development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for leading the BMDI aspects of the EPR programme developing strategies for how the Trust will approach device integration.
To manage the provision of software licenses in order to deliver BMDI the EPR
Responsible for development of support processes and procedures for the trusts ICT and EBME teams or services to ensure they are able to adequately support BMDI going forward.
To manage the provision of networked medical devices ensuring communication between suppliers, engineers, ICT, EPR and clinical teams. To advise the Head of EBME on systems for management of networked medical devices.
To be the main point of coordination between ICT, EPR delivery and EBME with regard to the management of networked medical devices
To develop and oversee procedures for checking and maintaining data quality within BMDI to EPR.
Validate HL7 data and clinical parameters that are charted within EPR and sign off with relevant clinicians
In conjunction with those departments in the Trust and other healthcare organisations to which EBME has a commitment to define, plan and support training in the safe and effective use of networked electronic medical equipment for medical, nursing, technical and other staff.
To collaborate with ICT and EPR programme to develop network and device deployment solutions in accordance with manufacturers and Department of Health specifications.
To discuss the design and manufacture of modified networked equipment and innovative devices or systems with consultants, clinical scientists and other clinical staff. To propose designs, design changes and manufacturing methods.
To contribute to the deployment of innovative networked devices and modifications in order to assist consultants, clinical scientists and other clinical staff with Research and Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in science or engineering or equivalent.
- IPEM or Incorporated Membership of a relevant engineering institution or equivalent.
- Membership of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in management studies.
- Project management qualification Prince 2, APM or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a relevant Biomedical or scientific area (some of which may have been gained during qualification).
- Significant experience in a relevant Biomedical or scientific area (some of which may have been gained during qualification).
- Experience of delivering networked integration in a Healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing networked medical devices
- Experience of implementing projects involving network devices preferably medical
- Able to show experience using project management tool.
Skills
Essential
- Able to take a leading role in delivering large scale projects
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of network integration involving medical devices
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of computing systems as well as electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Desirable
- Cerner iBus deployment or similar
- Project management
- Knowledge and understanding of network security
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to plan and organise implementation projects
- Able to communicate technical information verbally and in written reports
- Able to present information to staff groups and professional meetings.
- Able to work diplomatically in collaboration with other technical services
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to inspire confidence in medical and nursing and technical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in science or engineering or equivalent.
- IPEM or Incorporated Membership of a relevant engineering institution or equivalent.
- Membership of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in management studies.
- Project management qualification Prince 2, APM or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a relevant Biomedical or scientific area (some of which may have been gained during qualification).
- Significant experience in a relevant Biomedical or scientific area (some of which may have been gained during qualification).
- Experience of delivering networked integration in a Healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing networked medical devices
- Experience of implementing projects involving network devices preferably medical
- Able to show experience using project management tool.
Skills
Essential
- Able to take a leading role in delivering large scale projects
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of network integration involving medical devices
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of computing systems as well as electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Desirable
- Cerner iBus deployment or similar
- Project management
- Knowledge and understanding of network security
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to plan and organise implementation projects
- Able to communicate technical information verbally and in written reports
- Able to present information to staff groups and professional meetings.
- Able to work diplomatically in collaboration with other technical services
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to inspire confidence in medical and nursing and technical staff
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
