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Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a permanent qualified Medical Engineer to support the existing teams working within Clinical Technology. The successful applicant must have extensive experience in a medical engineering environment. The successful applicant must be qualified to a minimum of HNC level, or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject and hold a valid UK manual driving licence.
The department of Clinical Technology provides a comprehensive medical equipment management and maintenance service to the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM) and external healthcare bodies. Based at both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites, the department consists of multidisciplinary teams of medical engineers, including renal, general medical, imaging, critical care and medical gasses, comprising of over 30 engineers who provide medical equipment maintenance and support to services across the organisation and to other local healthcare providers.
Main duties of the job
This is a new Team Leader role responsible for establishing and leading the Beds Team within Clinical Technology. The post holder will provide professional and operational leadership to develop a robust, well‑governed beds maintenance service supporting patient safety, clinical effectiveness and regulatory compliance across the Trust.
The Team Leader will be accountable for establishing the team, defining roles and responsibilities, and embedding effective governance for the maintenance, testing, repair and lifecycle management of hospital beds and associated accessories. This includes ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, Trust policies, manufacturers’ requirements and external regulatory expectations.
The role will work closely with clinical services, Estates, Infection Prevention and Control, Procurement and external suppliers to deliver a coordinated, responsive and safe service. Key priorities include standardising processes, improving asset visibility and assurance, managing risk, reducing downtime and supporting replacement and capital planning.
The post holder will lead on performance measures, quality and safety reporting, and continuous improvement. They will support staff development, training and competency assurance to ensure service resilience. As a senior member of Clinical Technology, the Team Leader will contribute to wider Trust objectives around patient safety, efficiency and service improvement
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details
For further details / informal visits contact:
Lisa Nixon
Tel: 01782 672337
Email: [email protected]