Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Clinical Engineering is looking for a Team Manager, Specialist Clinical Technologist (Healthcare science practitioner) to join its team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
With a clear focus on quality and patient services you will be responsible for managing a team of clinical technologists, technically supporting a wide range of medical equipment across many clinical specialities that supports the delivery of world class healthcare here at University Hospital Southampton, within the local healthcare community and overseas. The role may include exciting opportunities for 2-5 days of overseas work per year.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will line manage a team of highly skilled healthcare science professionals providing medical equipment technical services to a diverse range of clinical specialisms throughout the Trust and to other NHS and private healthcare providers. (approximately 10,000 assets with a book value of £30m)
You will be responsible for managing the commissioning, maintenance (corrective and planned), technical corrective measures for national technical safety recalls, decommissioning and disposal.
Be Responsible for healthcare science technical training for team including continuous professional development and apprenticeships (educational level 3 to 6)
Along with offering specialist technical advice to clinical and scientific staff.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will line manage a team of highly skilled healthcare science professionals providing medical equipment technical services to a diverse range of clinical specialisms throughout the Trust and to other NHS and private healthcare providers. (approximately 10,000 assets with a book value of £30m)
You will be responsible for managing the commissioning, maintenance (corrective and planned), technical corrective measures for national technical safety recalls, decommissioning and disposal.
Be Responsible for healthcare science technical training for team including continuous professional development and apprenticeships (educational level 3 to 6)
Along with offering specialist technical advice to clinical and scientific staff.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant BSc in Clinical Engineering (via PTP), or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Masters in Clinical Engineering (via STP) or equivalent specialist training and experience
- Specialist knowledge through formal medical equipment manufacturer training courses and in-depth experience
- In depth experience of working at band 6 or higher (or equivalent) in a hospital medical engineering technical role
- Practical experience of supervising staff or managing a team within a medical technical environment
- Familiar with MS Office and the use of computers for accessing history and set-up information/databases held within medical equipment
- Registered Clinical Scientist, or member of the voluntary register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent level of competence
- Fit and able to carry medical equipment
- Dexterous skills handling in precision electronic components and tool, able to use precision instruments, safety testers, diagnostic test equipment and microscopes
- Able to climb step ladder to access telemetry equipment above clinical ceiling areas
- Able to travel between hospitals within UHS the portfolio
- Valid passport to occasionally undertake overseas training and work
Desirable
- Staff management training courses
- ECDL Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience of working within a Quality Management System
- Driving licence
- Experience of working overseas
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant BSc in Clinical Engineering (via PTP), or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Masters in Clinical Engineering (via STP) or equivalent specialist training and experience
- Specialist knowledge through formal medical equipment manufacturer training courses and in-depth experience
- In depth experience of working at band 6 or higher (or equivalent) in a hospital medical engineering technical role
- Practical experience of supervising staff or managing a team within a medical technical environment
- Familiar with MS Office and the use of computers for accessing history and set-up information/databases held within medical equipment
- Registered Clinical Scientist, or member of the voluntary register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent level of competence
- Fit and able to carry medical equipment
- Dexterous skills handling in precision electronic components and tool, able to use precision instruments, safety testers, diagnostic test equipment and microscopes
- Able to climb step ladder to access telemetry equipment above clinical ceiling areas
- Able to travel between hospitals within UHS the portfolio
- Valid passport to occasionally undertake overseas training and work
Desirable
- Staff management training courses
- ECDL Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience of working within a Quality Management System
- Driving licence
- Experience of working overseas
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).
