Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Devices and Decontamination Lead.
Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic candidate to join our Governance team. The Medical Devices and Decontamination Lead will be required to ensure there are safe and effective systems and processes for the management of medical devices across the Trust, including the decontamination of equipment; driving developments and improvements, whilst also ensuring any required cost improvement plans are implemented.
Working closely with the Trust Health and Safety Team, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team, Estates, Trust Resuscitation Service, Specialist Contractors and Suppliers, Operational services and colleagues in the Clinical Governance Team, the post holder will provide expertise, advice and support regarding medical device management, decontamination, safety and training.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the above, the role of the Medical Devices and Decontamination Lead will be responsible for -
- Liaising with Senior Management, Corporate Teams and Clinical Services on all aspects of medical device management is order to ensure evidence of compliance and internal and external assurance.
- Supporting the Head of Health and Safety, Health and Safety Manager and Health and Safety Advisor in the provision of training on risk assessment and risk management processes for all medical devices in collaboration with the Trust Physical healthcare, IPC Leads and colleagues in Estates and Operational Services
- Being a key resource for all Trust teams in order to deliver on key service objectives relating to asset management, specific projects and developments relevant to Medical Devices.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
The role will be based in Worthing but will require travel to all Trust sites as and when required.
It's an exciting, challenging and fulfilling job. In return, we offer the successful candidate the chance to work within a friendly and supportive team with all the benefits of working for the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Risk Management Systems.
- Understanding of the Medical Health Regulatory Agency and its role in relation to patient safety.
- Dealing with difficult and sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, enabling complex technical aspects of risk assessment to be communicated in a style colleagues can comprehend and implement.
Desirable
- 2 or more years working with, or leading on the management of, medical devices and decontamination
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent understanding of patient safety and risks arising from the use of medical devices.
- ble to translate national guidance and apply effectively and efficiently.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Mobility to travel across sites.
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Degree relevant to the subject area or equivalent experience in a relevant clinical or corporate post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Risk Management Systems.
- Understanding of the Medical Health Regulatory Agency and its role in relation to patient safety.
- Dealing with difficult and sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, enabling complex technical aspects of risk assessment to be communicated in a style colleagues can comprehend and implement.
Desirable
- 2 or more years working with, or leading on the management of, medical devices and decontamination
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent understanding of patient safety and risks arising from the use of medical devices.
- ble to translate national guidance and apply effectively and efficiently.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Mobility to travel across sites.
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Degree relevant to the subject area or equivalent experience in a relevant clinical or corporate post.
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).
