Medical Equipment Technical Lead

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for providing advanced level engineering expertise, whilst supporting the delivery of high-quality equipment management, within the trust. The post holder will be committed to providing best practice solutions to equipment management. The post holder will ensure effective management of the trials and equipment installations, required for effective operation of the hospital departments. The post holder will also be expected to ensure efficient use of financial resources within the department and assist budget holders with their efficiencies.

The post holder will provide expert level engineering advice and guidance to all members of MED, assisting with the provision of high-quality support to the trust.

Based in the Medical equipment department, you will be expected to support other core areas as required.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of equipment trials, demonstrations, and loans in line with Trust guidelines. Provide evidence-based analysis and unbiased advice on equipment suitability. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the equipment market, hospital requirements, and replacement plans. Manage and respond to Health and Safety alerts (MHRA), incidents (Datix), and technical complaints. Support and carry out performance verification testing (PPM) on medical equipment. Produce reports and analysis on equipment performance and suitability. Promote effective communication with clinical teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Support MED management in maintaining compliance with Trust, MHRA, and CQC requirements. Participate in projects, investigations, and departmental initiatives. A more detailed version of the duties and responsibilities is included in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
• Lead and facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of equipment trials, demonstrations, and loans in line with Trust guidelines.
• Provide evidence-based analysis and unbiased advice on equipment suitability.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the equipment market, hospital requirements, and replacement plans.
• Manage and respond to Health and Safety alerts (MHRA), incidents (Datix), and technical complaints.
• Support and carry out performance verification testing (PPM) on medical equipment.
• Produce reports and analysis on equipment performance and suitability.
• Promote effective communication with clinical teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support MED management in maintaining compliance with Trust, MHRA, and CQC requirements.
• Participate in projects, investigations, and departmental initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead and facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation, of appropriate equipment trials, demonstrations, and loans, in line with current trust guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure evidence-based analysis is carried out, providing unbiased views of equipment suitability to the task.
• Maintain an up to date and informed view of new equipment market, hospital requirement, replacement plans and senior staff equipment related concerns.
• Assess the efficiency and quality of all new contracts and contractors, toward maintaining high standards of patient care.
• To ensure staff are apprised of the benefits and considerations of all equipment. (PAQ)
• Produce reporting and analysis of performance and suitability, as required.
• Manage, implement, advise staff on all relevant Health and Safety warnings (MHRA) and all datix incidents.
• Manage and complete performance verification process tests, on supported equipment as required. (PPM)
• Be involved in the training and development of junior staff.
• Act as a role model professionally and specifically regarding liaison with suppliers and staff.