Clinical Engineering Team Leader in Plymouth

Job summaryTeam Lead for Theatres and Anaesthetic Medical Device maintenance Team within Clinical Engineering.The Clinical Engineering department, within the Healthcare Science and Technology service line at Derriford hospital is responsible for the reporting, management and maintenance of 46,000 individual, active medical devices within our database.This post is to lead a team of Technicians, Engineers and Senior Engineers supporting the team to fulfil their duties and maintain patient safety through well maintained and available medical devices.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Main duties of the jobManages a team of technicians/engineers providing expertise in one or more technologies, work processes and clinical disciplines.Manages and leads in the selection and recruitment of new staff.Performs Individual Performance Reviews on members of their team or delegates this task as appropriate.Manages and leads on disciplinary and performance issues in relation to members of their team.Authorises leave ensuring minimum staffing levels and operation effectiveness are maintained during core hours.Manages and monitors sickness and absence of members of their team.Plans work of members of their team, as required.Proactively manages prioritisation and allocation of incoming work to ensure that staff resources are effectively employed, and customer needs are fulfilled. And ensures completion in compliance with the Quality System.Responsible for agreeing staffing cover in the event of sickness, annual leave or absence from the department, deputising for other Team Leaders and occasionally for Clinical Engineering Management.About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted02 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year Per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number216-LT-DB8262064Job locationsDerriford HospitalPlymouth Hospitals Nhs TrustDerriford, PlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesParticipates in and facilitates team huddles, team leader and altogether meetings with the Head of Clinical Engineering other Team Leaders and other staff as required, deputising for management when required.Develops Team productivity key performance indicators (KPI) and provides data for production boards, supporting development of wider KPIs.Manages development, and support of their team, ensuring expertise in specific technologies, work processes and clinical disciplines.For further details please see attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilitiesParticipates in and facilitates team huddles, team leader and altogether meetings with the Head of Clinical Engineering other Team Leaders and other staff as required, deputising for management when required.Develops Team productivity key performance indicators (KPI) and provides data for production boards, supporting development of wider KPIs.Manages development, and support of their team, ensuring expertise in specific technologies, work processes and clinical disciplines.For further details please see attached job description and person specification.Person Specification Knowledge and Experience EssentialProven competence in senior technical role associated with the use, management and development of engineering technologiesProven Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Standard for Quality Management SystemsExtensive practical demonstrable experience in electro-mechanical engineering workshop practices and techniquesDemonstrable experience in team managementKnowledge of MHRA Managing Medical Devices - April 2015 Qualifications EssentialRelevant level 6 degree or equivalent level of knowledge and demonstrable experiencePostgraduate qualification at level 7 in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge and experienceEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableMembership of a relevant professional bodyRegistration on a register for Clinical Technologists or with Engineering Council Aptitudes and abilities EssentialProven ability to influence, inspire and champion people and issues.Comprehensive leadership skillsAble to deal with complex and unpredictable situationsProven ability to communicate effectively at all levels Person Specification Knowledge and Experience EssentialProven competence in senior technical role associated with the use, management and development of engineering technologiesProven Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Standard for Quality Management SystemsExtensive practical demonstrable experience in electro-mechanical engineering workshop practices and techniquesDemonstrable experience in team managementKnowledge of MHRA Managing Medical Devices - April 2015 Qualifications EssentialRelevant level 6 degree or equivalent level of knowledge and demonstrable experiencePostgraduate qualification at level 7 in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge and experienceEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableMembership of a relevant professional bodyRegistration on a register for Clinical Technologists or with Engineering Council Aptitudes and abilities EssentialProven ability to influence, inspire and champion people and issues.Comprehensive leadership skillsAble to deal with complex and unpredictable situationsProven ability to communicate effectively at all levelsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalPlymouth Hospitals Nhs TrustDerriford, PlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalPlymouth Hospitals Nhs TrustDerriford, PlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website