Senior leadership post heads clinical engineering (EBME) across London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, setting strategy for medical devices and instrumentation Trust-wide. The role oversees the device lifecycle from procurement to disposal and serves as the Trust's Medical Device Safety Officer. It leads a multi-disciplinary workforce and a large, complex asset base, with a focus on digital integration and value for money. A Master's-level or equivalent EBME qualification is required, with HTM appointments as an essential requirement.
What the job involves
- Lead Trust-wide clinical engineering strategy, aligned with organisational objectives, digital transformation and national medical device safety priorities
- Lead the lifecycle management of all medical devices and laboratory instrumentation, from procurement and commissioning to maintenance, governance, risk management and disposal
- Serve as the Trust's Medical Device Safety Officer, accountable for compliance with MHRA, CQC, ISO standards and national safety frameworks
- Develop and deliver multi-year service improvement plans, including workforce development, digital asset management and modernisation of engineering services
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies, device connectivity and integration with clinical systems, working with Digital, Estates and clinical divisions
- Lead a multi-disciplinary workforce and oversee a large, complex asset base
- Deliver high-quality engineering services that are safe, effective and financially sustainable
- Ensure regulatory compliance and drive value for money across the organisation
- Act as senior engineering representative at Trust committees, regional and national Clinical Engineering networks and national forums
- Work with manufacturers, suppliers, service contractors and the North West London Procurement Hub
Qualifications
- Master's degree level in an EBME-relevant subject, or demonstrable experience with HND or HNC in an EBME-relevant subject
Experience
- Significant experience in managerial roles across EBME and estates functions
Skills & knowledge
- HTM appointments
- Clear strategic thinking
- Senior-level influencing and negotiation
- Analysing and reporting on complex data
Nice to have
- Relevant or similar NHS post
- Understanding of acute hospital EBME systems
- Membership of a chartered professional engineering organisation
- Management qualification
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