Job summary
To provide expert technical support within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Local Neonatal Unit (LNU). You will manage a wide range of medical devices, technology and equipment used within the NICU, PICU and LNU. To design and deliver training modules with clear training outlines and competency assessment documentation to ensure the safe and effective use of specialised medical equipment used by clinicians, technical staff and support staff. To train and competency assess members of technical, nursing and medical staff on equipment usage, safety and storage. To develop and maintain database which shows accurate training records and recertification dates. Responsibility for point of care testing (POCT) and participating in the transfer of critically ill patients. To provide technical support and advice to healthcare professionals and other staff in the provision of care, prior to and during procedures involving specialised medical devices within neonatal/paediatric critical care and other clinical areas as necessary. To support the achievement of the services performance indicators providing excellent customer service and a high level of customer satisfaction. The post holder will be expected to work across all Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a skilled professional to support the safe and effective use of medical devices across NICU, PICU, and LNU. You will play a key role in minimising risks by ensuring devices are available, functional, and fit for purpose to support patient care. This includes liaising with clinical managers, consultants, and nursing staff, and applying technical expertise to manage both general and complex equipment across clinical and non-clinical areas. Youll provide expert advice to multidisciplinary teams, lead device evaluations for procurement, and help prioritise team workloads to maintain efficiency and respond to urgent needs. Your contribution will be vital in maintaining high standards of safety, reliability, and service delivery.
About us
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS. KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatients pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments. KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £150 million and 250 staff.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£44,800 to £53,150 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPB0584965
Job locations
London
BR6 8ND
Employer details
Employer name
KFM
Address
London
BR6 8ND
Employer's website
https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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