Job Summary
The post holder is responsible for acquiring, evaluating, and maintaining technical information for a wide spectrum of highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic equipment throughout Devon, not restricted to healthcare technology. Specifically, this role will be dedicated to the OneDevon EPR Programme and responsible for this project for TSDFT.
The post holder will provide professional advice, oversight, and guidance to the organization on aspects of technical information and risk assurance used in Medical Devices Management. This includes influencing, inspiring, and sustaining the commitment of key stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, statutory legislation, and national guidelines.
The post holder is responsible for managing the technical information used in commissioning, maintenance, and repair of a wide spectrum of complex diagnostic and therapeutic equipment throughout Devon, not restricted to healthcare technology.
Main Duties of the Job
* Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity.
* Demonstrate empathy and tact when communicating with patients, carers, and staff.
* Work within a self-managed team model of work to support others and contribute towards a sustainable and cost-effective Clinical Engineering Service.
* Demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same.
* Provide solutions with medical devices support and medical electronics section management problems.
* Provide medical devices technical support to meet the needs of the health, social, and care sectors, both private and public funded.
* Actively train, coach, and influence staff, inspiring and sustaining the commitment of colleagues to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and national guidelines.
* Understand customer needs and be adaptable and responsive. Maintain clear and detailed technical information across the medical devices management system.
* Support the leadership team in providing a high-quality robust medical device management and support service for patients, carers, and staff to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.
About Us
The Medical Devices Support Services provides a comprehensive management and technical support service for a broad spectrum of medical devices used throughout the health, care, and social community. We are currently developing networks with scientific and laboratory services across Devon with our new Scientific, Laboratory Equipment Support section.
Date Posted: 14 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 14 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 388-6992588-EPR
Job Location: Regent House, Regent Close, Torquay, TQ2 7AN
Job Responsibilities
As a member of the CES, be a role model in terms of acceptable behaviour and moral standards. Evaluate and prepare a wide range of technical documentation to facilitate the provision of the service, including the interpretation of technical data and specifications. Deputise for the Head of Service as required. Coordinate the support team of CES staff to facilitate the service support function for any given portfolio. Develop and prepare presentations to effectively share and communicate information with both internal and external key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with statutory duty and national guidelines. Provide guidance and specialist support for the Trust's medical devices management system within the CES, facilitating routine maintenance and support of the system to ensure technical information is up to date.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
* Professional knowledge acquired through HNC/HND or equivalent in engineering or equivalent + specialist knowledge acquired through diploma, device training to specialist equivalent level.
* Evidence of CPD.
Desirable:
* QCF(NVQ) level 4/5 diploma qualification in management.
* Registered with a professional body.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
* Evidence of 2 years or more working at a professional level to gain knowledge and experience within engineering, medical or laboratory sector involved with devices risk management, procurement, fault finding, repair, and maintenance.
* In-depth knowledge of a wide spectrum of medical or laboratory equipment maintenance, management, and technical support.
* Knowledge of a broad spectrum of electronic engineering principles and practical applications.
* Sound knowledge and very good understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
* Understanding of computer hardware, digital connectivity, and digital cybersecurity impacting medical device technology.
* Understanding of Patient Safety issues with the use of Medical Devices.
* Skills, knowledge, and significant experience in designing, implementing, and delivering Medical/laboratory Device procedures, device performance/calibration procedures, and producing technical evaluation reports.
Desirable:
* Working knowledge of NHS Clinical Procedures, clinical practice, regulations, legislation, and codes of practice, health and safety legislation and Trust policies procedures and standing financial instructions.
* Experience of medical device management systems e.g. F2 by InfoHealth.
* Experience with implementing and supporting an RFID tracking system for portable devices.
* Experience with asset database management and specialist database report writing.
Specific Skills
Essential:
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Solve problems and think independently.
* Maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Regent House, Regent Close, Torquay, TQ2 7AN
Employer's Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
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