Job vacancy: Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH and PRH, 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton

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

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.

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.

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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