At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise a team managing high-tech medical equipment to ensure top-notch patient care.
- Company: Join Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust, a forward-thinking NHS organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension schemes, and NHS discounts while developing your career.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by working with cutting-edge medical technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or science, plus experience in medical equipment maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 49387 - 56515 £ per year.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust Clinical Engineering is expanding its services to deliver the medical technology needed to care for the people of Buckinghamshire. We are responsible for the lifetime management of a large and complex fleet of medical equipment providing sufficient, safe and effective high-quality medical equipment and a range of technical services to clinical teams. A forward-thinking service aiming to be a trusted partner, driving the adoption of new technology such as integrated infusion systems with Drug Error Reduction Systems (DERS), Critical Care information systems with fully integrated medical equipment data, real-time location systems to improve equipment management (RTLS) and systems to support the care of our patients in the community.
We are inviting applications for a Specialist Technologist to join our Technical team, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, supervising the work of a team supporting a fleet of specialist & standard medical equipment such as anaesthetic machines, ventilators, ultrasound machines, etc. You will be suitably qualified in science or engineering on the Register of Clinical Technologists, or incorporated or chartered with the engineering council, with substantial experience and technical expertise in medical equipment maintenance. You'll combine high technical standards with the ability to lead systematic performance improvement, identifying efficiencies, setting expectations clearly, and supporting the team to deliver them.
Main duties of the job
The post holder supervises the Clinical Engineering Technical Service team at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital site (and other northern Trust sites) to ensure effective and continuous lifecycle management supporting the Trust's medical equipment fleet. Responsible for the supervision, workload and technical development of the team members, monitoring and overseeing the quality and safety of the service, managing the stock of spare parts and specialist tools and equipment used to deliver the service.
About us
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Person Specification
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Essential: Bachelor's degree in an applicable Engineering or Scientific discipline
- Essential: Specialist training for the maintenance of a range of medical equipment equivalent to Masters level
- Desirable: Entry on the Register of Clinical Technologists or CEng specialising in medical technology
- EXPERIENCE
- Essential: Very significant experience of supervising a medical equipment maintenance, service and repair function
- Essential: In-depth knowledge of current medical equipment safety standards
- Essential: Expertise in the application of advanced test equipment to calibrate or confirm the performance of highly specialist medical equipment such as ultrasound, anaesthetic, and intensive care life-support equipment
- Essential: Experience of supervising individuals and teams in a technical environment
- Desirable: Significant expertise in the management and operation of a medical equipment asset database
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.
Clinical Engineering Specialist Technologist in Aylesbury employer: National health service
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment at Stoke Mandeville Hospital where innovation in medical technology is at the forefront. Employees benefit from generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and numerous learning and development opportunities, all while contributing to a mission of providing compassionate care and supporting diverse communities. The Trust's commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression makes it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about healthcare.
