London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Head of Medical Devices

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Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Medical Devices to join our team within Operational Compliance and Standards.

We are looking for an experienced individual to provide leadership in the highly specialised field of Medical Device Management within London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

The Head of Medical Devices will be the professional and technical lead for strategic development of Medical Device services, including policy, compliance, training and development of replacement programmes. They will have overall responsibility for the maintenance, reliability and accuracy of the medical device records database for the Trust, Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and healthcare partners, the service provided holds a direct relationship with patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to experience a different sector in the NHS where innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

Strategic lead and expert role in all medical device related aspects of the Trusts business, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and national policies.
Responsible for ensuring that all elements of the medical device service are compliant with mandatory and statutory standards, national and local targets and with the requirements of the CQC, MHRA, HSE and other regulatory bodies. This includes responsibility for policy development and implementation across the Trust.
To assume leadership, advisory and reporting responsibilities to the Trust regarding all aspects of medical device management. Supporting the Trusts risk management and integrated governance teams in ensuring compliance with national standards and minimising potential risks associated with medical device malfunction or adverse incidents.
Progress the medical devices related work streams within the organisation's development plan and in support of the Trust's operational targets and strategic intentions.
Accountable Senior Management lead for medical devices management, procurement, maintenance and repair.
Independent lead for medical device operations, with requirement to interpret organisational policies and establish their implementation.
Accountable for the direction, quality and performance of the Trusts Medical Device function.

About us

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest ambulance service in the UK, answering over two million 999 calls and two million 111 calls annually. We have a diverse population to serve and achieve this with a variety of response types. In order to attain safe and high quality patient care we utilise a vast range of medical devices within our response portfolio.

The successful applicant will be part of an enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary team with backgrounds in clinical safety, development and transformation of care pathways, communications, engagement, and paramedicine.

We have a mandate across the LAS to ensure the development and execution of the Trust's long-term organisational strategy, we are committed to progressing the Trust's transformation and complex change initiatives. As Head of Medical Devices you will play an integral role in supporting and accomplishing these initiatives with the development, implementation and governance of our Medical Device strategy.

We are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust values of caring, respect, and teamwork.

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,718 to £76,271 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-2660

Job locations

LAS HQ

220 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8SD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Annual leave starts at 27 days rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays, in line with Agenda for Change. Employees can access Blue Light (emergency services) discounts as well as NHS discount schemes.

For full details, please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Annual leave starts at 27 days rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays, in line with Agenda for Change. Employees can access Blue Light (emergency services) discounts as well as NHS discount schemes.

For full details, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's or equivalent experience of working at a senior level with highly developed specialist knowledge of medical device management
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Health and Safety training and qualifications e.g. NEBOSH certificate
Chartered Engineer Status

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge and extensive experience at a senior level of managing and improving organisational compliance in relation to medical devices in an NHS setting
In depth professional knowledge of staff management and performance management, acquired through training or equivalent experience
Proven ability to develop and communicate a long-term vision for patient safety and convert that into plans, objectives and deliverables for their organisation
Be able to develop and maintain strong relationships across an organisation
Significant leadership experience in the specialist area of medical devices at a senior level.
Specialist knowledge of the broad range of medical devices in use in an ambulance trus
Experience of working across organisational boundaries with a range of professional groups and services
Experience or demonstrable knowledge of quality improvement and audit methodologies
Experience in (including experience in staff management and budget management), planning, organisation of activities and programmes that support change and drive improvement.
Experience in contract negotiation and management in relation to medical device procurement and equipment servicing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's or equivalent experience of working at a senior level with highly developed specialist knowledge of medical device management
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Health and Safety training and qualifications e.g. NEBOSH certificate
Chartered Engineer Status

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge and extensive experience at a senior level of managing and improving organisational compliance in relation to medical devices in an NHS setting
In depth professional knowledge of staff management and performance management, acquired through training or equivalent experience
Proven ability to develop and communicate a long-term vision for patient safety and convert that into plans, objectives and deliverables for their organisation
Be able to develop and maintain strong relationships across an organisation
Significant leadership experience in the specialist area of medical devices at a senior level.
Specialist knowledge of the broad range of medical devices in use in an ambulance trus
Experience of working across organisational boundaries with a range of professional groups and services
Experience or demonstrable knowledge of quality improvement and audit methodologies
Experience in (including experience in staff management and budget management), planning, organisation of activities and programmes that support change and drive improvement.
Experience in contract negotiation and management in relation to medical device procurement and equipment servicing

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.

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

LAS HQ

220 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8SD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

LAS HQ

220 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8SD

Employer's website

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