Job overview
Applications are invited for the role of EBME & MEL Manager, within the Estates Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team, playing a vital role in managing the safe and efficient delivery of the EBME and Medical Equipment Library services.
We are seeking an innovative, highly skilled, and detail-oriented EBME Manager to lead two teams engaged in the maintenance, repair, calibration and testing of a wide range of specialist medical devices and provide a managed equipment library service for the Trust.
This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, where your management and technical expertise will directly support patient care and organisational excellence.
Main duties of the job
To lead the EBME & Medical Equipment Library services, delivering the full lifecycle management of medical devices, including procurement, commissioning, inventory management, maintenance, and disposal.
To provide assurance regarding patient safety in relation to medical devices, specifically in relation to CQC Regulation 15, Premises and equipment.
Take prompt effective action in response to Device Safety Information, National Patient Safety Alerts and Field Safety Notices.
Ensure the Trust's medical devices asset register in maintained and accurate.
Monitor key performance indicators and report on the compliance of medical devices maintenance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- At least HNC level qualification in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- Five years experience as a specialist medical equipment technician
- Evidence of Management experience and training
- Experience of financial management or budget control
Desirable
- Experience of management in EBME or specialist technical role
- BEng, BSc or Equivalent in Electronics or Biomedical / Clinical Engineering
- Registration with IPEM RCT
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- Leadership and Team Management Skills
- Significant Knowledge of MHRA Managing Medical Devices guidance.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver to strict deadlines.
- Able to organise and delegate
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This advert is for EBME & MEL Manager with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is Dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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