Job summary
Bank Imaging Equipment Manager - Band 7 37.5 hours per week APPROX 4 MONTHS
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Imaging team in this new role as Imaging Equipment Manager. You will have a key role in managing the equipment service contracts and act as a key contact for the equipment manufacturers for maintenance and repairs. There will also be an opportunity to organise and assist with the purchasing of new equipment and organising training.
Main duties of the job
To manage the Imaging and other Trust equipment including maintenance contracts, repairs and modifications
To be the point of contact between the manufacturers and the Trust staff regarding breakdowns and maintenance
To plan the Physics acceptance tests for new equipment and organise the visits with the Radiation Physics Department.
To be responsible for writing business cases for new and replacement equipment as well as other Imaging contracts e.g., reporting
To ensure that service contracts fall within budget and report any discrepancies to the Associate Director of Imaging and or Estates
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a key role in managing the Imaging equipment service contracts and those of the wider Trust.
Key contact for equipment suppliers to arrange service visits/ repairs.
Organise and assist with procurement of new equipment.
Arrange training for staff on Imaging equipment
Please see attached JD for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a key role in managing the Imaging equipment service contracts and those of the wider Trust.
Key contact for equipment suppliers to arrange service visits/ repairs.
Organise and assist with procurement of new equipment.
Arrange training for staff on Imaging equipment
Please see attached JD for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management qualification or equivalent leadership experience in an NHS organization NHS organisation equivalent to masters level
Desirable
- Registered Clinical Technologist
- Registered Radiographer HCPC
- Member of Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Trained to undertake Electrical Safety and Portable Appliances
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership in a medical service/ organisation
- Experience of working with a wide range of medical equipment
Desirable
- Imaging Experience
- Budget management
- Experience of training staff
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Fully competent in the use of standard IT application packages and operating systems
- Ability to effectively direct and manage personnel.
- Knowledge of complex technical equipment
Skills
Essential
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role.
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Highly developed understanding of patient and staff risks associated with malfunctioning or defective clinical equipment
- Able to convey complex technical detail to management
- Able to plan and organise all aspects of equipment maintenance
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Able to take part in equipment on call service
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management qualification or equivalent leadership experience in an NHS organization NHS organisation equivalent to masters level
Desirable
- Registered Clinical Technologist
- Registered Radiographer HCPC
- Member of Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Trained to undertake Electrical Safety and Portable Appliances
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership in a medical service/ organisation
- Experience of working with a wide range of medical equipment
Desirable
- Imaging Experience
- Budget management
- Experience of training staff
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Fully competent in the use of standard IT application packages and operating systems
- Ability to effectively direct and manage personnel.
- Knowledge of complex technical equipment
Skills
Essential
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role.
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Highly developed understanding of patient and staff risks associated with malfunctioning or defective clinical equipment
- Able to convey complex technical detail to management
- Able to plan and organise all aspects of equipment maintenance
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Able to take part in equipment on call service
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
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).
