Medical Devices Lead in Elland

Medical Devices Lead | Elland | Part-time 12.5 hours | Competitive Salary and Great benefits Spire Elland has great opportunity for a Medical Devices Lead to join on a part time basis 12.5 hours Role Purpose The Medical Devices Lead is responsible for providing operational leadership and governance for the hospital's medical device management programme. The postholder will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and Spire Healthcare policies relating to medical devices and clinical equipment. The role acts as the hospital's subject matter expert for medical devices management ensuring robust systems are in place for equipment lifecycle management, maintenance, asset control and regulatory compliance. The postholder will work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees whilst supporting operational efficiency. Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities * Main point of contact for the maintenance and repair of all biomedical equipment, liaising with the clinical departments to ensure that equipment is accessible for the attending engineer at a mutually agreed time and date. * Main point of contact for service reports related to biomedical equipment as supplied by third party service companies. * Management and maintenance of biomedical equipment work orders within asset management systems. * Ensure any new devices are entered onto the appropriate asset management system prior to going into service and the warranty expiry dates recorded. * Ensuring that all assets are documented within asset management systems and any required servicing is scheduled appropriately. * Train and support the Department Medical Device Leads to ensure all equipment carries either a GE asset tag or a silver/white QR code sticker depending on the asset management system for the device. * Management of loan equipment on site. * Ensure that all Consultant owned equipment is managed to comply with Spire policy. * Management and maintenance of the Consultant owned equipment spreadsheet. * Train clinical teams to report faults on all biomedical equipment, arrange convenient dates, times with contractors to attend site. * Arrange for loan equipment to be in place for the period of the service repair, if biomedical equipment is required to be sent offsite. * Carry out Department checks to ensure devices are asset tagged, correctly captured on asset management systems and quarantine disciplines are being followed. * Liaise with clinical departments when new equipment is purchased to ensure that the appropriate processes are followed prior to use at the hospital. * Ensure that any new equipment is added to the appropriate asset list, that an asset number is allocated prior to use at the hospital and that it is covered by an appropriate service contract. * Ensure that any equipment to be removed from use is documented appropriately and decontaminated as per requirements. Ensure that all of these assets are removed from service contracts. * Prepare the content to be discussed at the quarterly biomedical equipment management meeting and regular attendance at the meeting. * Archive any clinical equipment disposed of correctly on the asset database Skills required - Self-motivated and the ability to work using own initiative. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team. - Good communication & organisational skills - Experience of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential. - Knowledge of hospital computer system 'SAP' would be an advantage. - Strong organisational and project management skills. - Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands. Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Pro Rata - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Free On-Site Gym - Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible