Job overview
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 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. Working on a range specialist medical equipment such as anaesthetic machines, ventilators and ultrasound machines. 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.
Candidates who applied for this position within the last two months and were unsuccessful are not required to submit a new application.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
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 criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering or Scientific discipline
- Specialist training for the maintenance of a range of medical equipment equivalent to Masters level
Desirable criteria
- Entry on the Register of Clinical Technologists or Entry on the Register of Clinical Technologists OR CEng specialising in medical technology
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Very significant experience of supervising a medical equipment maintenance, service and repair function
- In-depth knowledge of current medical equipment safety standards
- 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
- Experience of supervising individuals and teams in a technical environment
Desirable criteria
- Significant expertise in the management and operation of a medical equipment asset database
- Substantial post qualification experience working in clinical engineering at a Senior Engineer or team leader level within the NHS or comparable regulated environment, with a sound understanding of NHS operational requirements, clinical engineering services, and medical equipment management.
- Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role is desirable, including staff management, workload allocation, performance monitoring, and supporting the professional development of team members.
- Demonstrable experience in leading service improvements, managing operational priorities, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of clinical engineering services.
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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