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Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dialysis Technical Services (DTS) Manager to lead the provision of a high-quality, safe and cost-effective technical service supporting renal dialysis across all Trust sites and home therapies.
The post holder will act as the lead technical specialist and advisor for renal services, overseeing dialysis equipment, water treatment systems and technical infrastructure. You will play a key role in service development, quality improvement and strategic planning, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established renal technologist with strong leadership skills to contribute to the ongoing development and modernisation of dialysis services within a large and complex organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and manage the Dialysis Technical Services team, ensuring delivery of a responsive, high-quality technical support service across all renal sites and home patients.
- Take overall responsibility for dialysis equipment and water treatment systems, including design, monitoring, maintenance and quality assurance of dialysis fluid and water supplies.
- Provide expert technical and scientific advice to the renal multidisciplinary team on equipment management, service development and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, calibration and repair of dialysis equipment, including complex technical issues.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators, ensuring risks are identified, reported and mitigated appropriately.
- Manage a 24/7 on-call technical support service to ensure continuity of safe patient care.
- Lead on projects relating to service improvement, new builds, commissioning and technical infrastructure development.
- Take responsibility for technical services budgets, procurement, contract management and asset/equipment inventory.
- Lead, support and develop staff through effective line management, training, appraisal and workforce planning.
- Work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team and with external suppliers to support high-quality patient care and service delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
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This advert is for Band 8a Dialysis Technical Services Manager with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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