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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Head of Clinical Engineering at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. This permanent post is full time position.
You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all medical equipment within the Trust. In addition, the Head of Clinical Engineering will advise the Trust on current medical equipment technology and provide value for money assessments on new technologies and practices to senior management.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for strategic and operational management of the Clinical Engineering department. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all medical equipment within the Trust plus they will assist in managing theMES Siemens Contract and associated medical equipment contracts.
The post holder will offer technical advice to frontline staff related to their medical equipment and act as a liaison contact between Clinical staff on the Queens site and Siemens staff.
In addition, the Head of Clinical Engineering will advise the Trust on current medical equipment technology and provide value for money assessments on new technologies and practices to Senior Management.
- Safety of Medical Devices
- Governance, compliance-CQC (safety)
- Input and inform Development of Capital programme
- Responsibility for the Capital Asset register across BHR sites
- Asset Management/Recruitment and Retention
- Lead on the Preparation of business cases for Capital Replacement Programme
- Telecon Management Department level
- Designated Medical Devices Safety Officer, (MDSO)
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries – live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in a Health Sector Environment.
- Registered Clinical Technologist
Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to negotiate and influence across all levels of professions.
- Experience investigating incidents related to medical equipment
Experience/ Knowledge
- Evidence of working successfully with the Management Team.
- Experience of Medusa or similar live Medical Equipment System
Before you apply
Using AI
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Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.
Pre-employment checks
Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role‑specific clearances.
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.
Recruitment process
We may close vacancies before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. All communication regarding your application will be sent by email, so please check your inbox and junk folder regularly.
Inclusion
BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.
Safeguarding
BHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust’s safeguarding policies.
Smoke-free Trust
BHRUT is a smoke-free Trust. All employees are expected to comply with our smoke-free policy.
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Name Melita Dady Job title Business Support Manager Email address melita.dady@nhs.net Telephone number 01708435000
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