Senior Clinical Engineer
| Posting date: | 23 February 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-24-0229 |
Summary
General Duties Working to the Trusts 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 MHRA CQC Forms of communication with the above will be both verbal and written e-mail, letters, reports and presentations. The level of complexity of information conveyed will be complex and at times sensitive (e.g. Commercial in Confidence, contentious).