Head of Clinical Engineering and Sterile Services

Head of Clinical Engineering and Sterile ServicesNHS AfC: Band 8c
Main area
EBME
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8c
Contract
Secondment: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
361-COR-6177473
Site
Lister Hospital
Town
Stevenage
Salary
£70,417 - £81,138 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/04/2024 23:59
Interview date
06/05/#####
Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,Our mission is:Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communitiesOur vision to#####0 is:To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary serviceJob overviewWe are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Engineering and Sterile Services who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.You will be responsible for the management and strategic development of services to the Trust and external customers and will provide leadership in the specialised field of healthcare technology management and sterile services.You will give strategic direction, lead research and innovation, develop new knowledge, services, policies, protocols and procedures in response to changes in clinical service needs and legislation to improve patient care. The service provides scientific and engineering support for medical device management, design, development and modification, patient safety and risk management and delivers user training to clinical staff and has input into research projects and clinical trials.Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!Main duties of the jobBe responsible for strategic and business planning for Clinical Engineering and Sterile Services, with a focus on sustainability.Recruit, train and develop staff to achieve an appropriate skill-mix for meeting current and future service demand.Ensure maximum benefit from medical technology whilst minimising risks.Create an environment in which all staff in the departments have opportunities to influence development and planning by ensuring open and effective working.Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with clinical staff and managers in other divisions, corporate services and external service.Identify resource needs for clinical and service developments , leading on bids for funding for staffing, equipment and projects.Review service provision and produce a service strategy.Provide leadership for Medical Device User Training and ensure training records meet CQC requirements.Prioritise service work in accordance with departmental and Trust requirements.Formulate and adjust plans and strategies for delivering and developing services in response to emerging clinical, political, scientific, technical and business requirements.Ensure staff are appraised and managed effectively and that individual training and development plans are in place.Follow Trust procedures and policies including disciplinary and grievance procedures, complaints against staff and staff recruitment policies.Working for our organisationAt East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.We run the following hospitals:The Lister Hospital, StevenageNew Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden CityHertford County, HertfordWe have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.Person specificationQualifications & TrainingBSc Hons degree in Engineering or Physical Science or equivalent experience in the field of clinical engineeringScientific education and training in Medical Engineering subject area to masters level or equivalent experienceRegistration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or Registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)Management qualification to Diploma or Masters levelTeaching qualification to degree level or equivalent experienceMembership of or eligibility to join the AHCS higher specialist scientist register, or equivalentExperienceHighly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical engineering, including practical clinical applications of medical devices and equipment management in a healthcare setting,Specialised knowledge of decontamination processes for scopes and medical instruments.Significant proven track record as a senior clinical scientist/Chartered Engineer, with proven management experience in the highly specialised field of Medical Equipment Management at a senior level.Extensive experience in quality management systems (eg IS#####01 and ISO 13485)Experience in running an advanced technology based clinical scientific and/or technical support service for a large teaching hospital.Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation , national standards, professional and other guidelines relating to the use and application of healthcare technologies (including MHRA safety document, BS EN 60601-1, EC Medical Device Directive, Risk Management Standards, Care Quality Commission)Highly advanced knowledge of risk management processes and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of healthcare technologies and extensive experience in managing such risksExperience teaching at degree and masters levelExperience in a commercial equipment management environmentOngoing participation and success in academic or NHS research and development, eg grants/ publicationsKnowledgeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal reporting and presentation skills, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levelsWell developed leadership, management, negotiating and influencing skillsAble to work on and manage a diverse range of highly complex activities at one time, meeting deadlines whenever required, examples would include: introduce a new clinical service, developing policy documents, overseeing a complex procurement project, managing a large team. Proven ability in delivering service development and/or significant organisational changeHighly developed skills demonstrating sound judgement of complex facts and situations requiring high levels of analysis, interpretation and comparisonAble to act independently and to instigate effective continual improvement programmesFully competent in standard IT application packages and able to effectively employ information management systems (eg asset management software) to optimise service deliveryAble to create a safe environment by allocating the right resources in the right place eg. workforce, equipment, technology and trainingAble to work with full concentration under stressful situations – eg negotiate successfully at senior levelOther requirementsFair and consistent in dealing with all staff and clients in order to generate trust in staff and the serviceAble to talk things through with people and encourage them to learn from successes as well as from conflict and difficult experienceAble to deal with complex and unpredictable situationsSafe working with hazards such as high voltages, bio-hazards, compressed medical gases, ionising radiationAble to lift medium weight equipmentAble to work under emotionally stressful conditionsExperience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities. Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planningRole model our Trust values every dayConsistently express an optimistic and ‘can do’ attitude and encourage others to do the sameHighly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, able to use fine tools for adjustment, and make accurate measurements using sophisticated test equipmentOur valuesWe want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.IncludeWe value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.RespectWe create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.ImproveWe are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.Committed to our CommunityEast and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce .We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing ##### are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.When you apply...Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox.As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly, this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post.Prince's Trust SupportIf you’re aged between 16 and 30 years-old, you can get FREE employability support from The Prince’s Trust. The Prince’s Trust will help build your CV and cover letter, offer advice and top tips for future interviews and support you with research about working in the NHS. Please contact Enquiries.H&#####
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Name
Alison Morris
Job title
Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities
Email address
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Telephone number
01438 284141
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