Medical Devices Manager

Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Devices Manager / Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) to join our Procurement department at The London Clinic, based at our head office site in London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary for this position starting at £57,960 inclusive per annum.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities, and circa 1350 employees where we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 150+ patient beds and 10 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive/day surgery theatres. Speciality areas include, General surgery; ENT; Gynaecology; Hepatobiliary; Neuro-spinal; Ophthalmic; Orthopaedic; Plastic and reconstructive; Robotic; Urology; Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery).
The Procurement team provide professional procurement expertise, advice and services across the organisation ensuring value for money is achieved, whilst fundamentally supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Procurement includes:
The Purchasing Team
The Sourcing Team
The Supply Chain Team
The Electronic and Bio-Medical Engineering (EBME) Team
Job Profile
As Medical Devices Manager / Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) you will be responsible for the management of medical devices/equipment at The London Clinic. The remit will include managing the preventative maintenance, calibration and repair functions related to medical devices. You will manage the medical equipment asset register and work with the Procurement team in sourcing new equipment as well as replacements in line with the capital replacement program. As Medical Devices Manager / Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) you will be responsible for coordinating The London Clinic's responses to Medical Device Field Safety Notices, Field Safety Corrective-Action Notices and Central Alerting System (CAS) Alerts.
Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Job Location: 1 Park Square West, London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park/Baker St tube stations). This role will offer a hybrid working approach
Salary: The attractive inclusive salary for this role starts from £57,960 inclusive per annum, and will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Benefits package:
Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%). Private Medical Healthcare. 33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays). Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Key Duties
Responsible for the managing the Senior Biomedical Engineers, Biomedical Engineer and the EBME Coordinator their associated responsibilities.
Arrange and carry out spot checks and/or audits to confirm ongoing compliance with MHRA & CAS alerts & "ensuring corrective actions have been taken".
Working with the Procurement Managers to undertake sourcing activities, including evaluating equipment, that meets the clinics needs and delivers reduced lifetime costs.
Participate in Supplier Performance Reviews and actively work on ways to consolidate suppliers without compromising quality in terms of service delivery.
Advise on departmental spend for Medical Equipment Servicing & Maintenance for inclusion in the annual Budget planning activities. To review planned spend versus actual spend for the minor equipment maintenance budget.
As the named MDSO ensure that contact details are logged with the relevant bodies as the Primary point of contact for any Medical Equipment related notices and alerts. e. main contact for NHS England, MHRA, National Medical Devices Safety Network and CQC.
Skills & Experience
Extensive previous experience working in a medical-technical field.
Experience working with Medical Devices
Educated to degree level in an engineering or related discipline.
Management experience, communicating at all levels of an organisation.
Experience of working with external contractors and suppliers and building of relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
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