Senior Clinical Engineer

at  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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Do you work as a Clinical Engineer in a field involving medical devices within the NHS?
Do you enjoy working in a healthcare environment with opportunities to interact with clinical staff and fellow colleagues, and making an impact on how medical devices are managed?
If so, applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Engineer - Medical Devices to support a progressive Clinical Devices Team across Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
This is on site role which requires the post holder to be on Trust site Mon-Fri 7.5hrs per day.
‘This post is new to the Trust. Applicants are reminded to ensure their qualifications, knowledge, experience, and skills meet those required of the post prior to submitting an application’.
We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated and experienced Clinical Engineer to join the friendly team. Applicants should have extensive experience in planning, monitoring and delivery of operational activities involving medical devices within the NHS. They are expected to have a high-level of understanding of a range of medical device operation & application, and possess effective report writing and presentation skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to work closely with the Clinical Devices Team to provide operational management of medical devices across the Trust. You will be a proactive and flexible professional who is able to bring about positive change through effective influence and negotiation.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream
General Duties
Working to the Trust’s rolling 5-year medical device plan. Adjusting and prioritising tasks to meet organisational requirements
To rationalise the equipment inventory to enforce standardisation and remove redundant items
Management of external contracts including managed equipment services/PFI, lease equipment and other contract
Responsible for purchasing designated assets or arranging contracts
Provide advice, contribute and write relevant departmental business cases
As requested by management, produce complex management reports which may require skills in negotiation and diplomacy where outcomes are contentious, both internal and external to the Trust
These reports may be complex and time sensitive and/or contentious. The quality of the reports is to be at Trust Board level
Appraisal and audit of both new and existing service contracts, ensuring that all medical devices have quality maintenance cover where required
Development and maintenance of all work in line with MHRA and ISO quality system requirements
Monitor and resolve regulatory and CAS alerts
Produce and maintain documentation relevant to incident investigations and advise on Ris
Develop and manage medical devices governance processes, and support Regulatory enquires
Advise and support risk assessment processes relating to clinical devices and decontamination
Assist Wards/Departments to implement Trust policy for clinical device management and training them in its use
Liaise with Wards, providing expert advice on appropriate use of clinical devices
Provide expert advice in relation to medical devices to Medical Device Team, Trust Management, Procurement staff and other Committees
Identify the need for new instrumentation or equipment for use in the Trust. Produce specifications for items of equipment, for purchase or construction in-house
Working in conjunction with procurement to carry out evaluation of medical devices, engage end user feedback and complete assessments
Work collaboratively to develop and undertake audits in order to improve the effective use and maintenance of medical devices
Monitor the effectiveness of related policies and protocols. Routinely reviewing, proposing and implementing changes which may impact beyond own area of activity
To undertake audits of Wards and other clinical areas on the implementation of the clinical devices policy
To work autonomously to achieve the expected results, guided by relevant UK standards and regulations, adhering to Trust Policies and Values
Perform other duties which may be required by the line manager
Specialist Duties
To provide expert advice and support on highly specialised imaging technology, equipment and systems
To conduct evaluations contribute to technical specifications of systems & contracts
To arrange, monitor & manage maintenance and servicing contracts of imaging & other identified items of equipment. Regularly holding performance reviews and updating senior managers in the Trust
Involved in medical equipment installation, acceptance, commissioning, calibration, quality assurance and quality control
Review maintenance reports & external consultancy findings, and support Trust imaging department with its implementation when required
Lead investigations into medical device performance issues, image quality issues or any other issues, present solutions and implement remedial actions
Investigate and resolve complex equipment problems. Liaise with suppliers and end users regarding equipment breakdown, and regularly update senior managers and divisional directors where required
Carry out or assist with risk assessments in relation to highly specialised medical equipment
To support all RPA services/partners and advisors across all Trust sites
Managerial
Prioritise and manage own work within set parameters. Respond in a timely manner to requests for advice and assistance by others, using own judgment to prioritise the request against existing workload
Manage tasks and responsibilities associated with any of the duties listed above. Supervise staff as required, including trainees
Ensure efficient and effective use of resources. Adjust plans as required in response to changing demands and priorities
To line manage designated staff including temporary staff between AFC Band1-7
To deputise for appropriate Senior staff when required.
Financial
To minimise financial costs by safe and effective use of high capital value equipment (in excess of £50,000)
Responsible for purchasing delegated assets or arranging contracts in excess of £5,000, and to keep within delegated costs.
Effective strategic and business management of clinical devices throughout their complete life cycle.
Participate in the standardisation of all clinical device/equipment purchases, including durables.
Analyse business processes to deliver cost saving improvements (CIPs)
Teaching and Research & Development
To teach and train students, trainee Clinical Engineers/technologists and new starters
To develop training programmes for staff when required
To train clinical staff on use of medical devices when required
To participate in teaching programmes and presentations as and when required by the department
Develop, validate and implement new test and analysis methodologies. Develop appropriate documentation and provide training as required
Undertake research & development, following a programme agreed with line manager
Liaise with clinicians, and other clinical staff to provide expert scientific advice and support for clinical research programme
To maintain skills and afford development of practical and theoretical skills required for the post. Maintain professional registration status.
Key Working Relationships
Develop internal and external networks and relationships with all areas and colleagues as appropriate
To communicate and liaise effectively with Service Line and other hospital staff at all levels
Senior Trust Managers
Doctors & Consultants
Nursing Staff
Non-clinical Staff
Scientific & Technical Staff
Procurement & Supplies
Finance
Estates/PFI
Governance
Manufacturers/Suppliers
Other NHS & Private Healthcare Providers

Please refer the Job description for details