Job summary
The post holder will provide comprehensive medical equipment engineering management including maintenance, repair and commissioning to a wide range of clinical specialties. Assist in the whole life cycle management and support of all medical devices across Northampton General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Liaise with clinical, technical staff and suppliers to ensure medical devices are deployed and used safely and effectively.
Support the Head of Clinical Engineering in the selection, evaluation and acquisition of medical devices.
Liaise with medical device suppliers to obtain technical and commercial information in relation to equipment maintenance and servicing.
First line support of instrumentation interfaces to specialist clinical computer systems, liaising with IM&T to resolve problems as necessary.
Responsible for stocks and initiate orders to ensure the timely and adequate procurement of medical device parts and accessories to maintain devices in a serviceable condition.
In consultation with the Head of Clinical Engineering devise and develop planned maintenance schedules.
Take the lead on, and propose changes to, departmental processes and procedures.
Complete and review equipment and job audits to ensure quality and performance targets are met.
Participation in rostered on-call or shift system as required to deliver the Biomedical Engineering service.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for day-to-day management and performance of the EBME department.
Ensure department is meeting its performance targets and that KPIs are reported on regular basis.
Provide support services to specialist areas e.g. Critical Care, Theatres, Radiotherapy, Diagnostic imaging, Special Care Baby Unit, Renal, etc....
Provide leadership, training and supervision to team members, and coordinate the workload both for scheduled and reactive work.
Support the Head of Clinical Engineering in managing all aspects of medical technologies.
Support the Trust MDSO in the effective management of incidents and ensure prompt actions on safety alerts are taken.
Devise, organise, update and provide leadership on all the EBME department processes and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for day-to-day management and performance of the EBME department.
Ensure department is meeting its performance targets and that KPIs are reported on regular basis.
Provide support services to specialist areas e.g. Critical Care, Theatres, Radiotherapy, Diagnostic imaging, Special Care Baby Unit, Renal, etc....
Provide leadership, training and supervision to team members, and coordinate the workload both for scheduled and reactive work.
Support the Head of Clinical Engineering in managing all aspects of medical technologies.
Support the Trust MDSO in the effective management of incidents and ensure prompt actions on safety alerts are taken.
Devise, organise, update and provide leadership on all the EBME department processes and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific, technical or engineering subject
- Master's Degree (or equivalent level combination of post-graduate study and experience) in medical device or other healthcare related technology.
- Registration with appropriate body such as IET, IPEM, etc.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of past achievements
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Project management training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in leading a team of Biomedical Engineers
- Extensive technical experience as a senior biomedical engineer
- Extensive experience in planning, organising and providing maintenance and repair service covering wide range of specialist medical equipment
- Sound grasp of Medical Device management guidance
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS environment
- Experience of undertaking technical/clinical risk assessments on medical devices and have ability to find novel solutions to minimise risk where appropriate
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert technical/clinical knowledge in medical device technologies, able to investigate root causes of clinical Incidents
- Ability to lead a team of highly specialist and experienced engineers
- Sound knowledge of statutory, regulatory and governance obligations relating to medical devices management
- Ability to travel between sites in at short notice
Desirable
- Finance and Budget management experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Decisive and results orientated
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Able to present to large audience on complex issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific, technical or engineering subject
- Master's Degree (or equivalent level combination of post-graduate study and experience) in medical device or other healthcare related technology.
- Registration with appropriate body such as IET, IPEM, etc.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of past achievements
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Project management training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in leading a team of Biomedical Engineers
- Extensive technical experience as a senior biomedical engineer
- Extensive experience in planning, organising and providing maintenance and repair service covering wide range of specialist medical equipment
- Sound grasp of Medical Device management guidance
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS environment
- Experience of undertaking technical/clinical risk assessments on medical devices and have ability to find novel solutions to minimise risk where appropriate
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert technical/clinical knowledge in medical device technologies, able to investigate root causes of clinical Incidents
- Ability to lead a team of highly specialist and experienced engineers
- Sound knowledge of statutory, regulatory and governance obligations relating to medical devices management
- Ability to travel between sites in at short notice
Desirable
- Finance and Budget management experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Decisive and results orientated
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Able to present to large audience on complex issues
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).
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.
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).
