North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Quality Assurance and Contract Specialist

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

Join Our Medical Technology Team

Are you a medical technology professional with a passion for diagnostic quality, compliance, and equipment lifecycle management? We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Quality Assurance and Contracts Specialist to join our expert team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

This new specialist role will lead on the development and delivery of our ultrasound Quality Assurance (QA) programme in line with IPEM Report 102 and BMUS Guidelines, ensuring every ultrasound system in the Trust meets the highest standards for patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. You will also oversee medical equipment service contracts and support our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems

Main duties of the job

Lead the commissioning, baseline testing, and ongoing QA of ultrasound systems and probes, ensuring compliance with UKAS, BMUS, and IPEM requirements.
Analyse performance trends to inform condition-based replacement strategies, extending asset life and reducing unnecessary capital spend.
Manage service and maintenance contracts for medical equipment, ensuring high performance, compliance, and value for money.
Support internal and external audits, including UKAS accreditation and ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 compliance.
Provide specialist technical advice to clinical and engineering colleagues and deliver training on ultrasound QA and basic care procedures.
Maintain accurate records within the Trust's medical equipment management system (e.g., e-Quip).

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-7419771

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description & Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description & Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and performance verification
Experience in managing service and maintenance contracts
Experience supporting quality management systems and audits

Desirable

Practical experience in ultrasound equipment QA in line with IPEM 102 and BMUS

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Medical Physics Technology, Electronics, or related field
Further training in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Desirable

Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
Training in ultrasound QA methods (IPEM/BMUS)

Knowldege

Essential

In-depth knowledge of ultrasound systems and QA standards
Understanding of UKAS requirements for diagnostic imaging
Knowledge of healthcare risk management and regulatory frameworks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and performance verification
Experience in managing service and maintenance contracts
Experience supporting quality management systems and audits

Desirable

Practical experience in ultrasound equipment QA in line with IPEM 102 and BMUS

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Medical Physics Technology, Electronics, or related field
Further training in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Desirable

Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
Training in ultrasound QA methods (IPEM/BMUS)

Knowldege

Essential

In-depth knowledge of ultrasound systems and QA standards
Understanding of UKAS requirements for diagnostic imaging
Knowledge of healthcare risk management and regulatory frameworks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)