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Head of Clinical Engineering

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester
1 day ago
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Overview

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Engineer to join Dorset County Hospital in the role of Head of Service and Medical Devices Manager in our Clinical Engineering Department within the Healthcare Technology Group.


You will have extensive experience of medical device management to be head of the Clinical Engineering team, to provide a strategic lead to the Trust for the medical device replacement programme, and to shape the future direction of the Clinical Engineering department.


The Clinical Engineering service is being developed to meet the evolving demands of modern medical device technology in the hospital environment, together with the imminent expansion of services at Dorset County Hospital through the New Hospital Project (NHP) programme of works, and the forging of closer links with our colleagues in Clinical Engineering at University Hospitals Dorset and Dorset Healthcare Trusts. This role is pivotal to the success of those developments and as such there is potential for in-post career progression.


The successful applicant will also have significant experience in change management and the implementation of accreditation of Clinical Engineering to the ISO13485, ISO9001, or other appropriate Standard.


At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.


Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.


We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.


We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.


UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.


Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Hospitals and Health Care

Contact

Name: Jim Thurston
Job title: Head of Medical Physics and Healthcare Technology
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