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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Scientist (Clinical Engineer)

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Job summary

The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) are seeking a Clinical Scientist to join our Clinical Engineering section.

Based in Denmark Hill, London, you will work alongside a team of Engineers and Scientists to provide comprehensive technical support for the management and governance of medical devices across the Trust. You will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of clinical engineering across the equipment lifecycle, with a strong focus on coordinating the planned replacement of medical equipment. You will work with clinical users to develop technical specifications of equipment to meet clinical needs and support equipment trials and evaluations. You will lead the deployment of new equipment into clinical areas and establish suitable maintenance/support packages.

Experience of working in the area of medical device management is essential, specifically with experience of running equipment replacement projects in a healthcare setting. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to manage a complex workload which spans across multiple stakeholders from many different disciplines within healthcare.

Main duties of the job

It comprises four specific groups: Electronics and Mechanical Workshop, Medical Equipment Training, Equipment Library and Clinical Engineering. The latter group is principally responsible for medical device management across the organisation, including planning the replacement of medical equipment, technical support for patient safety, device connectivity, research and innovation, asset register management and the management of external maintenance contracts.

The post is based within the Clinical Engineering section. The post holder will work across all aspects of Clinical Engineering including device safety and inventory management. The primary focus of this role is on the planned replacement of medical equipment across the organisation. The post holder will work with Finance and Procurement colleagues to feed into fiscal planning and contribute to procurement strategies. There will be a strong emphasis on engagement with clinical colleagues to understand the clinical application, develop comprehensive specifications and support the adoption of the latest technology to meet the clinical need. The post holder will initiate and manage equipment trials and technical evaluations, feeding into the broader process of supplier/product selection and deployment of the chosen solution.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6510991-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

With the support of the Head of Clinical Engineering, the post holder will take a leading role in medical device related projects/initiatives and maintain an effective medical device inventory and audit programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With the support of the Head of Clinical Engineering, the post holder will take a leading role in medical device related projects/initiatives and maintain an effective medical device inventory and audit programme.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st or 2nd class degree in a relevant subject
  • Masters degree in Medical Engineering [or equivalent
  • Post-graduate qualification related to medical device management/safety
  • Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Training in project management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of medical equipment management
  • Working knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to device risk management and governance
  • Experience of planning and delivering capital projects, including managing budget and resources.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of adverse incident investigation techniques and experience of applying these techniques within a healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of quality systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Able to prioritise and manage own work
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office e.g. Word/Excel, Outlook

Desirable

  • Able to develop and manage project plans, maintaining auditable records
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st or 2nd class degree in a relevant subject
  • Masters degree in Medical Engineering [or equivalent
  • Post-graduate qualification related to medical device management/safety
  • Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Training in project management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of medical equipment management
  • Working knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to device risk management and governance
  • Experience of planning and delivering capital projects, including managing budget and resources.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of adverse incident investigation techniques and experience of applying these techniques within a healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of quality systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Able to prioritise and manage own work
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office e.g. Word/Excel, Outlook

Desirable

  • Able to develop and manage project plans, maintaining auditable records

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administrator

Tamara Boake

tamara.boake@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6510991-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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