Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH and PRH
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH-PRH Full Time 37.5 hours per week Salary: A4C Band 7 £46148 - £52809 per annum We are looking to appoint a Technical Site Lead / Assistant Manager to oversee daily operational management of the Clinical Engineering Services and teams at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospital Sites. The post holder will support the Clinical Engineering Services Manager as part of a wider UHSussex service across our other sites. The successful candidate will be highly competent, dependable with excellent organisational and team leading skills. You should have experience of working under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy and quality in your role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be fully technically conversant with the repair and management of a wide range of modern medical devices and have a proven background for interacting at all levels with engineering and clinical colleagues. Previous experience of leading teams and evidence of technical work will be required, together with a Degree in Electronic engineering or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience. There will be a requirement for cross site working. Interviews for this position may also include a presentation. Main duties of the job
Provide day to day technical operational management for Clinical Engineering Services at RSCH and PRH to ensure that ongoing specialised clinical technical services for preventative maintenance, servicing, calibration, inspection, and repair to a wide range of complex and patient-connected medical equipment. Provide line management support to the Engineering Technicians. Regular communication with the wider UHSussex Clinical Engineering Team and site leads to ensure smooth response to all customer enquiries. Provide monthly key performance indicators for planned preventative and demand work for onward central reporting of performance and output. Regular use of the Clinical Engineering Database to conduct audits for equipment accuracy and to ensure any changes are communicated to the database administrator in a timely manner. Production of reports using standard database exporting techniques. This is also required on occasion to be interactive with the clinical departments. About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job responsibilities
Support action required for safety notices and hazard bulletins as well as consulting with relevant government organisations or external agencies, to report device related incidents (e.g., MHRA, National Patient Safety Agency). Consult with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information. Provide feedback on equipment performance to Clinical Engineering Manager, team colleagues, clinical staff, and external organisations as appropriate. Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required. Deputise for the Clinical Engineering Services Manager when required. Provide technical expertise and assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division. To ensure HR policy within the service is managed or escalated appropriately, this includes operational management for staff including absence management, time keeping, personnel issues and other situations as they arise. Manage delegated appraisal for all staff and ensure PDP is followed up as required. Motivate and develop technical staff and act as role model for Clinical Engineering staff. Attend interview panels for appropriate recruitment processes. Person Specification
Technical and experience
Academic qualifications / or equivalence as per PS. General knowledge of electronic workshop practice. Evidence of previous experience of managing a small or medium team. Broad knowledge of medical device operation and management. Attendance on specialist training courses for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices. Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH-PRH Full Time 37.5 hours per week Salary: A4C Band 7 £46148 - £52809 per annum We are looking to appoint a Technical Site Lead / Assistant Manager to oversee daily operational management of the Clinical Engineering Services and teams at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospital Sites. The post holder will support the Clinical Engineering Services Manager as part of a wider UHSussex service across our other sites. The successful candidate will be highly competent, dependable with excellent organisational and team leading skills. You should have experience of working under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy and quality in your role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be fully technically conversant with the repair and management of a wide range of modern medical devices and have a proven background for interacting at all levels with engineering and clinical colleagues. Previous experience of leading teams and evidence of technical work will be required, together with a Degree in Electronic engineering or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience. There will be a requirement for cross site working. Interviews for this position may also include a presentation. Main duties of the job
Provide day to day technical operational management for Clinical Engineering Services at RSCH and PRH to ensure that ongoing specialised clinical technical services for preventative maintenance, servicing, calibration, inspection, and repair to a wide range of complex and patient-connected medical equipment. Provide line management support to the Engineering Technicians. Regular communication with the wider UHSussex Clinical Engineering Team and site leads to ensure smooth response to all customer enquiries. Provide monthly key performance indicators for planned preventative and demand work for onward central reporting of performance and output. Regular use of the Clinical Engineering Database to conduct audits for equipment accuracy and to ensure any changes are communicated to the database administrator in a timely manner. Production of reports using standard database exporting techniques. This is also required on occasion to be interactive with the clinical departments. About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job responsibilities
Support action required for safety notices and hazard bulletins as well as consulting with relevant government organisations or external agencies, to report device related incidents (e.g., MHRA, National Patient Safety Agency). Consult with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information. Provide feedback on equipment performance to Clinical Engineering Manager, team colleagues, clinical staff, and external organisations as appropriate. Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required. Deputise for the Clinical Engineering Services Manager when required. Provide technical expertise and assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division. To ensure HR policy within the service is managed or escalated appropriately, this includes operational management for staff including absence management, time keeping, personnel issues and other situations as they arise. Manage delegated appraisal for all staff and ensure PDP is followed up as required. Motivate and develop technical staff and act as role model for Clinical Engineering staff. Attend interview panels for appropriate recruitment processes. Person Specification
Technical and experience
Academic qualifications / or equivalence as per PS. General knowledge of electronic workshop practice. Evidence of previous experience of managing a small or medium team. Broad knowledge of medical device operation and management. Attendance on specialist training courses for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices. Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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