Medical Devices Training Coordinator

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Whittington Hospital NHS Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

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Working in partnership with departmental leads and the Governance Team, the Medical Devices Training Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and delivery of medical devices training across Whittington Health NHS Trust, including community sites and partner organisations that procure services from the Trust.

The post holder will ensure that users of medical devices receive appropriate training and competency assessment, enabling the delivery of high-quality patient care in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, in accordance with Trust policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice guidance.

In addition, the Medical Devices Training Coordinator will coordinate technical and basic user training within the Medical Physics Department and support the maintenance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records for Medical Physics Technologists. The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of the Head of Medical Physics, contributing to the ongoing development of training programmes, competency frameworks, and governance arrangements relating to the safe use of medical devices.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Devices Training Coordinator will lead and coordinate medical device training across Whittington Health NHS Trust and associated community services. Working with clinical teams, governance colleagues, departmental leads and manufacturers, the post holder will ensure staff are trained and competent in the safe and effective use of medical devices.

The role supports patient safety, regulatory compliance and clinical excellence by maintaining training systems, competency assessments and training records. Responsibilities include identifying training needs, developing competency-based programmes, coordinating training delivery, monitoring compliance and supporting governance reporting.

The post holder will support the Medical Physics Department by coordinating technical and user training, maintaining CPD records for Medical Physics Technologists and contributing to policies, audits and governance activities relating to medical devices.

Reporting to the Head of Medical Physics, the post holder will provide specialist advice and guidance, promote best practice and support continuous improvement in medical device education and competency management.

Working for our organisation

Whittington Health is an integrated care organisation providing hospital and community healthcare services to people across North London and surrounding areas. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and continually improving the services we provide to our diverse local communities.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative working environment where colleagues are valued, respected, and empowered to develop their skills and careers. We actively promote learning, innovation, and continuous improvement, enabling our teams to provide the highest standards of care and service excellence.

The Medical Physics Department plays a vital role in supporting clinical services across the Trust, ensuring that medical devices are managed safely, effectively, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. As a Medical Devices Training Coordinator, you will contribute directly to patient safety by supporting staff competency, promoting best practice in medical device use, and helping to ensure that training and governance arrangements meet the needs of our patients, staff, and partner organisations.

Joining Whittington Health offers the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation committed to professional development, teamwork, and delivering outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To identify training needs relating to the safe and effective use of medical devices and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of training programmes to address those needs.
• Responsible for undertaking Medical Device Safety Officer (MDSO) duties, including promoting compliance with medical device safety standards, investigating device-related incidents, and supporting the implementation of safety alerts and risk mitigation measures.
• To coordinate and facilitate user training that enables staff to operate medical devices safely and effectively, recognise equipment malfunctions, and report faults promptly to the Medical Physics Department in accordance with Trust procedures.
• To promote the standardisation and optimisation of medical device training across the Trust, ensuring consistency of practice and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical device manufacturers and suppliers to support the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and up-to-date training programmes.
• To undertake audits and monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness, quality, and compliance of medical device training programmes and recommend improvements where required.
• To develop, implement, and review guidelines, procedures, and training frameworks to ensure all relevant staff receive appropriate training and competency assessment in the use of medical devices.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive training records, ensuring training completion, competency assessments, and refresher training requirements are appropriately documented and monitored.
• To design, develop, and maintain competency-based training programmes for commonly used medical devices across the Trust.
• Where manufacturer-led training programmes are unavailable, to work with the Head of Medical Physics to develop competency-based training packages using manufacturer documentation, guidance, and best practice standards.
• To ensure that appropriate training documentation, user guidance, and competency assessment materials are available and maintained for all relevant medical devices within the Trust.
• To identify high-risk clinical areas and critical medical devices, prioritising training activities to minimise risk and promote patient safety.
• To support wards, departments, and community services in the planning, coordination, and delivery of medical device training.
• To provide guidance, support, and advice to departmental key trainers, super users, and link staff involved in the delivery of medical device training.
• To maintain a thorough understanding of Trust policies, procedures, and national guidance relating to medical devices, with particular regard to the Trust Medical Devices Training Policy.
• To ensure that any practice that does not comply with departmental procedures, Trust policies, or regulatory requirements is escalated appropriately to the Medical Physics Team Leader and/or Head of Medical Physics.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of four ‘O levels’ or equivalent
• Written and spoken proficiency in the English language

Skills and abilities

• Basic knowledge of identifying medical devices used in Hospitals environment.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from untrained users on medical devices.
• Working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Act.

Specific Aptitude & Abilities

• Commitment to delivering compassionate excellence and the Organisation Values (compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence)
• Able to prioritise and manage own work.
• Able to exercise initiative when dealing with common issues in the workplace.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with theLondon Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Other important information –

• You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
• Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise WhittingtonHealth NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk

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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Keith Hamblin Job title Head of Clinical Engineering

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