Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for providing advanced level engineering expertise, whilst supporting the delivery of high-quality equipment management, within the trust. The post holder will be committed to providing best practice solutions to equipment management. The post holder will ensure effective management of the trials and equipment installations, required for effective operation of the hospital departments. The post holder will also be expected to ensure efficient use of financial resources within the department and assist budget holders with their efficiencies.
The post holder will provide expert level engineering advice and guidance to all members of MED, assisting with the provision of high-quality support to the trust.
Based in the Medical equipment department, you will be expected to support other core areas as required.
Main duties of the job
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead and facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation, of appropriate equipment trials, demonstrations, and loans, in line with current trust guidelines and protocols.
- Ensure evidence-based analysis is carried out, providing unbiased views of equipment suitability to the task.
- Maintain an up to date and informed view of new equipment market, hospital requirement, replacement plans and senior staff equipment related concerns.
- Assess the efficiency and quality of all new contracts and contractors, toward maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To ensure staff are apprised of the benefits and considerations of all equipment. (PAQ)
- Produce reporting and analysis of performance and suitability, as required.
- Manage, implement, advise staff on all relevant Health and Safety warnings (MHRA) and all datix incidents.
- Manage and complete performance verification process tests, on supported equipment as required. (PPM)
- Be involved in the training and development of junior staff.
- Act as a role model professionally and specifically regarding liaison with suppliers and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead and facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation, of appropriate equipment trials, demonstrations, and loans, in line with current trust guidelines and protocols.
- Ensure evidence-based analysis is carried out, providing unbiased views of equipment suitability to the task.
- Maintain an up to date and informed view of new equipment market, hospital requirement, replacement plans and senior staff equipment related concerns.
- Assess the efficiency and quality of all new contracts and contractors, toward maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To ensure staff are apprised of the benefits and considerations of all equipment. (PAQ)
- Produce reporting and analysis of performance and suitability, as required.
- Manage, implement, advise staff on all relevant Health and Safety warnings (MHRA) and all datix incidents.
- Manage and complete performance verification process tests, on supported equipment as required. (PPM)
- Be involved in the training and development of junior staff.
- Act as a role model professionally and specifically regarding liaison with suppliers and staff.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in biomedical engineering or equivalent
- City and Guilds HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in electronic, mechanical or biomedical engineering
- Engineering experience in complex sector with technical responsibility
- NVQ 5 electronics
Desirable
- Engineering experience in medical sector
- Registered with a professional body e.g. IEE, IET, CEng
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of mechanical, electrical and electronic principles utilised in medical equipment
- Experience of medical equipment lifecycle management or similar
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant/current standards for medical equipment/devices
- A good working knowledge of NHS policy and procedure particularly in the areas of Finance, Procurement, health and safety
- Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Experience of medical device asset management
- Ability to solve issues using analytical reasoning
- The ability to work effectively with people from various disciplines and educational backgrounds
- Able to communicate complex technical information to a broad audience of peers, clinical staff, procurement, administration etc. in a clear, concise and effective manner
- Produce technical reports, presentations, documentation etc. as required
- Prepared to work in clinical areas where patients are connected to and dependant on medical devices
Desirable
- Use of specialised equipment for extensive testing/trials on medical devices
- Highly motivated to deliver the best possible service to clinicians and patients
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Valid UK driving license
- Responsive, flexible and positive attitude to staff, external and internal situations
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in biomedical engineering or equivalent
- City and Guilds HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in electronic, mechanical or biomedical engineering
- Engineering experience in complex sector with technical responsibility
- NVQ 5 electronics
Desirable
- Engineering experience in medical sector
- Registered with a professional body e.g. IEE, IET, CEng
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of mechanical, electrical and electronic principles utilised in medical equipment
- Experience of medical equipment lifecycle management or similar
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant/current standards for medical equipment/devices
- A good working knowledge of NHS policy and procedure particularly in the areas of Finance, Procurement, health and safety
- Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Experience of medical device asset management
- Ability to solve issues using analytical reasoning
- The ability to work effectively with people from various disciplines and educational backgrounds
- Able to communicate complex technical information to a broad audience of peers, clinical staff, procurement, administration etc. in a clear, concise and effective manner
- Produce technical reports, presentations, documentation etc. as required
- Prepared to work in clinical areas where patients are connected to and dependant on medical devices
Desirable
- Use of specialised equipment for extensive testing/trials on medical devices
- Highly motivated to deliver the best possible service to clinicians and patients
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Valid UK driving license
- Responsive, flexible and positive attitude to staff, external and internal situations
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).
