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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Engineering
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-6830388-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/06/2025 23:59

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Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH and PRH

Band 7

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH-PRH

 Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: A4C Band 7 £46148 - £52809 per annum

We are looking to appoint a Technical Site Lead / Assistant Manager to oversee daily operational management of the Clinical Engineering Services and teams at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospital Sites.  The post holder will support the Clinical Engineering Services Manager as part of a wider UHSussex service across our other sites.

The successful candidate will be highly competent, dependable with excellent organisational and team leading skills. You should have experience of working under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy and quality in your role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be fully technically conversant with the repair and management of a wide range of modern medical devices and have a proven background for interacting at all levels with engineering and clinical colleagues.  Previous experience of leading teams and evidence of technical work  will be required, together with a Degree in Electronic engineering or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience. There will be a requirement for cross site working.

 Interviews for this position may also include a presentation.

Candidates are asked to ensure they thoroughly preview the Job Description and Person specification.

 

Main duties of the job

Provide day to day technical operational management for Clinical Engineering Services at RSCH and PRH to ensure that ongoing specialised clinical technical services for preventative maintenance, servicing, calibration, inspection, and repair to a wide range of complex and patient-connected medical equipment.

Provide line management support to the Engineering Technicians

Regular communication with the wider UHSussex Clinical Engineering Team and site leads to ensure smooth response to all customer enquiries.

Provide monthly key performance indicators for planned preventative and demand work for onward central reporting of performance and output.

 Regular use of the Clinical Engineering Database to conduct audits for equipment accuracy and to ensure any changes are communicated to the database administrator in a timely manner. Production of reports using standard database exporting techniques. This is also required on occasion to be interactive with the clinical departments.

See Job description for full details.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  

Support action required for safety notices and hazard bulletins as well as consulting with relevant government organisations or external agencies, to report device related incidents. (e.g., MHRA, National Patient Safety Agency)

Consult with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information. Provide feedback on equipment performance to Clinical Engineering Manager, team colleagues, clinical staff, and external organisations as appropriate.

Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.

Deputise for the Clinical Engineering Services Manager when required.

Provide technical expertise and assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division

To ensure HR policy within the service is managed or escalated appropriately, this includes operational management for staff including absence management, time keeping, personnel issues and other situations as they arise.

Manage delegated appraisal for all staff and ensure PDP is followed up as required.

Motivate and develop technical staff and act as role model for Clinical Engineering staff.

Attend interview panels for appropriate recruitment processes

 

Person specification

Technical and experience

Essential criteria
  • Academic qualifications / or equivalence asper PS
  • General knowledge of electronic workshop practice
  • Evidence of previous experience of managing a small or medium team
Desirable criteria
  • Broad knowledge of medical device operation and management
  • Attendance on specialist training courses for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical devices

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Brian Jolley
Job title
Clinical Engineering Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07810180526
Additional information

Brian Jolley

07810 180526

between 0800 and 1700 Mon- Fri

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