Clinical Engineering Team Manager | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 pa pro rota |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6204517/188-THQ1-0101-A |
Summary
Clinical Engineering is looking for qualified Specialist Clinical Technologist (Healthcare Science Practitioner) Team Manager to join its team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (an equal opportunities employer).
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will be joining one of the biggest Clinical Engineering departments in the south of England, covering over 38,000 medical devices with an estimated value of £100M. The Trust provides world class regional specialist services in Cardiac, Neurology and Trauma.
The role will be contracted to work 37.5hrs per week, Mon to Fri (excluding bank holidays). The department’s opening hours are from 8am to 4.30pm
What You'll do
With a clear focus on quality and patient services you will be responsible for managing a team of clinical technologists, technically supporting a wide range of medical equipment across many clinical specialities that supports the delivery of world class healthcare here at University Hospital Southampton, within the local healthcare community and overseas. The role may include exciting opportunities for 2-5 days of overseas work per year.
What We Are Looking For
• BSc in Medical Engineering through PTP, or equivalent qualification or experience, plus specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma or STP, specialist training to master’s equivalent level or equivalent work experience.
• Specialist knowledge through formal medical equipment manufacturer training courses and in-depth experience
• Member of the voluntary register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent level of competence
• In depth experience of working at band 6 or higher (or equivalent) in a hospital medical engineering technical role with supervision of staff in a technical environment.
For more details, please refer to the job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024