This job role attracts a 'Golden Hello' lump sum payment of £5,000.00 on commencement of role. This is repayable if the candidate leaves within 12 months of recruitment.
UHCW is looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic leader to the role of Head of Medical Equipment and Bioengineering Services (MEBS). The post holder leads a large team of clinical engineers and technologists providing medical equipment services to the Trust and contracted partners. The post holder is the Trust lead for medical devices, oversees all aspects of medical equipment management, and plays a key role in equipment procurement.
University Hospital in Coventry was opened in mid-2006. This 1250 bed hospital is one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals in the country. Under the terms of a PFI contract, MEBS is responsible for the management of all the non-imaging medical equipment within the Trust and plays a lead role in specifying, evaluating, and coordinating lifecycle replacement of this equipment. MEBS has extensive preventative and corrective maintenance responsibilities. The total value of the equipment is in the region of £35m. The department is accredited to ISO 13485:2016 & EN 13485.
Management
To manage and oversee, within the agreed strategic objectives of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, the following: The operational activities of the Clinical Engineers, Clinical Technologists and support staff. For all departmental staff: definition of job roles, recruitment, appraisal, career development, training, absence, grievance, and discipline. Departmental policy and promotion of service development. Non-staff budget (in excess of £200,000). Staff budget of the Equipment Management Service (in excess of £1,000,000). Supplies and equipment procurement. The Trust’s obligations under the PFI contract for the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment owned by Project Co (total value approximately £35M). Service Level Agreements with client organisations. Together with the Director of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering, act as the Trust Lead for Medical Equipment on the Capital Procurement Review Group reviewing and updating plans, as required. The performance and development of the Medical Devices Safety Team. Equipment Management and Quality Control
Be responsible for ensuring that Medical Equipment is maintained to agreed standards and specifications as outlined in the ISO 13485: 2016 Quality System. Ensure that the MEBS Quality System registration is maintained and meets requirements. Authorise commissioning, calibration, and continuing quality control procedures for medical equipment, complying with statutory regulations and Trust policy and taking into consideration national and international guidelines. Identify equipment usage noting areas of shortfalls and overprovision and include these, where appropriate, into the Trust Capital Equipment program or PFI replacement scheme. Advise senior managers, medical staff, and other staff at all levels in the Trust and client organisations on the specifications and suitability of medical equipment prior to purchase. Oversee the investigation of incidents or alerts relating to medical devices providing appropriate written reports and actions as required to ensure the safe use of medical devices. Maintain and develop appropriate key performance indicators for MEBS in line with the Trust vision and strategy. Policies and Procedures
Determine the strategic objectives and professional policies for MEBS within the overall agreed strategic objectives of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering. Create and review as required equipment and service related Trust policies ensuring appropriate approval and publication. Create and review as required departmental policies and procedures. Ensure equipment management procedures comply with statutory regulations and Trust policies and conform to the recommendations of the MHRA and other relevant statutory bodies.
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To manage and oversee, within the agreed strategic objectives of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, the following: The operational activities of the Clinical Engineers, Clinical Technologists and support staff. For all departmental staff: definition of job roles, recruitment, appraisal, career development, training, absence, grievance, and discipline. Departmental policy and promotion of service development. Non-staff budget (in excess of £200,000). Staff budget of the Equipment Management Service (in excess of £1,000,000). Supplies and equipment procurement. The Trust’s obligations under the PFI contract for the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment owned by Project Co (total value approximately £35M). Service Level Agreements with client organisations. Together with the Director of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering, act as the Trust Lead for Medical Equipment on the Capital Procurement Review Group reviewing and updating plans, as required. The performance and development of the Medical Devices Safety Team. Equipment Management and Quality Control
Be responsible for ensuring that Medical Equipment is maintained to agreed standards and specifications as outlined in the ISO 13485: 2016 Quality System. Ensure that the MEBS Quality System registration is maintained and meets requirements. Authorise commissioning, calibration, and continuing quality control procedures for medical equipment, complying with statutory regulations and Trust policy and taking into consideration national and international guidelines. Identify equipment usage noting areas of shortfalls and overprovision and include these, where appropriate, into the Trust Capital Equipment program or PFI replacement scheme. Advise senior managers, medical staff, and other staff at all levels in the Trust and client organisations on the specifications and suitability of medical equipment prior to purchase. Oversee the investigation of incidents or alerts relating to medical devices providing appropriate written reports and actions as required to ensure the safe use of medical devices. Maintain and develop appropriate key performance indicators for MEBS in line with the Trust vision and strategy. Policies and Procedures
Determine the strategic objectives and professional policies for MEBS within the overall agreed strategic objectives of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering. Create and review as required equipment and service related Trust policies ensuring appropriate approval and publication. Create and review as required departmental policies and procedures. Ensure equipment management procedures comply with statutory regulations and Trust policies and conform to the recommendations of the MHRA and other relevant statutory bodies.
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