Head of Clinical Engineering

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Engineering. Lead Clinical Engineering across the Trust, taking responsibility for the medical equipment and services relied on by clinical teams every day.

You’ll shape long-term equipment strategy, lead the capital and sub-capital medical equipment programme, and ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and available where it’s needed. You’ll drive a technical and outsourced workforce, while working with senior clinical and operational leaders to ensure medical technology continues to meet the changing needs of patients and services.

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• state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line
• attach a covering letter stating why you are applying
• attach your most recent and relevant CV
• Please refer to the individual opportunities page for application closing dates and any role-specific information.

Main duties of the job

• The role leads Trust-wide Clinical Engineering, communicating complex information, advising senior committees and representing the Trust externally.
• It requires expert analysis of clinical, regulatory, commercial and financial issues; long-term equipment planning; contract, policy and service development; and oversight of maintenance, incidents, procurement and quality systems.
• The postholder controls budgets, capital programmes, asset records and equipment disposal, while leading staff, outsourced providers and training.
• They manage medical-equipment information systems, audits, benchmarking and research activity.
• As the Trust’s senior technical expert, they act independently, drive improvement and innovation, maintain professional competence, provide cover, complete reports and undertake appropriate additional duties when required.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential criteria

• First degree or equivalent NHS management experience and evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
• Master’s degree in leadership or management or relevant subject or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
• Post-graduate management qualification or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
• Evidence of sustained and continuous professional development
• Knowledge of statutory, regulatory and governance obligations relating to medical equipment management

Experience

Essential criteria

• Operational, HR and financial management experience at a senior level within a large healthcare organisation.
• Clinical experience operating a wide range of medical equipment

Desirable criteria

• First hand engineering experience of electronic equipment design, construction and repair.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential criteria

• Experience of working at senior management level in large complex environment.
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting, ability to design and direct systems to report on expenditure, net present value of equipment inventory, future equipping needs
• Expert understanding of specialist healthcare science activities and management knowledge, including technical, commercial and financial equipping consequences of medical developments and strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Service Capital and Revenue Procurement programmes/ procedures

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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