Head of Medical Equipment

3 weeks ago

Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

UHCW are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic leader to the role of Head of Medical Equipment and Bioengineering Services (MEBS). The post holder leads a large team of clinical engineers and technologists providing medical equipment services to the Trust and contracted partners. The post holder is the Trust lead for medical devices, oversees all aspects of medical equipment management and plays a key role in equipment procurement.

University Hospital in Coventry was opened in mid-2006. This 1250 bed hospital is one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals in the country. Under the terms of a PFI contract, MEBS is responsible for the management of all the non-imaging medical equipment within the Trust and plays a lead role in specifying, evaluating, and coordinating lifecycle replacement of this equipment. MEBS has extensive preventative and corrective maintenance responsibilities. The total value of the equipment is in the region of £35m. The department is accredited to ISO 13485:2016 & EN 13485.

MEBS is part of the Trust’s Clinical Support Services Group. The post holder is professionally responsible to the Director of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering. In conjunction with the heads of the Radiotherapy, Radiation Safety and Nuclear Medicine departments and under the leadership of the director, the post holder will develop and oversee clinical scientist/engineer and clinical technologist training and have the opportunity to undertake teaching and research and development.

Applications are invited from registered clinical engineers with significant experience. Evidence of the effective management of a large team providing a comprehensive equipment service is essential. Teaching experience and an active interest in research is desirable.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

There is an active research and development programme within the department. There are close links with local universities and this provides opportunities to supervise and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate projects and related work.

Management

To manage and oversee, within the agreed strategic objectives of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, the following:
The operational activities of the Clinical Engineers, Clinical Technologists and support staff.

For all departmental staff, the definition of job roles, recruitment, appraisal, career development, training, absence, grievance and discipline.

Departmental policy and promotion of service development. Non-staff budget (in excess of £200,000).

Staff budget of the Equipment Management Service (in excess of £1,000.000). Supplies and equipment procurement.

The Trust’s obligations under the PFI contract for the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment owned by Project Co (total value approximately £35M)

Service Level Agreements with client organisations.

Together with the Director of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering, act as the Trust Lead for Medical Equipment on the Capital Procurement Review Group reviewing and updating plans, as required. Working with Group Managers & Group Director of Operations, Finance Managers/Directors, Senior Accountants and other Senior Trust Staff to meet this plan.

The performance and development of the Medical Devices Safety Team

Equipment Management and Quality Control

Be responsible for ensuring that Medical Equipment is maintained to agreed standards and specifications as outlined in the ISO 13485: 2016 Quality System.

Ensure that the MEBS Quality System registration is maintained and meet

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