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Head of Medical Engineering

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Finegreen are supporting a large healthcare organisation in the appointment of a senior medical/biomedical engineer who will be responsible for the medical engineering services and team, providing expert advice on the planning and operational delivery of medical equipment services for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all Medical Engineering Services across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, efficient, and patient-focused services within budgets set;
Work closely with Senior Managers, Heads of Department, colleagues, and external organisations to ensure that National, organisational, and Divisional objectives are achieved;
Provision of technical expertise in medical equipment testing, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement, collaborating with senior clinical staff and procurement teams to secure the best value for the organisation, while driving change and modernisation to achieve best practice standards in Medical Engineering Services. This includes advising professionals on all aspects of medical equipment, overseeing safety alerts through the Central Alerting System, and providing expert advice on the planning and operational delivery of medical equipment services for the organisation;
Manage a team of engineers and technical staff providing guidance, support, and performance management; Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and address conflicts or challenges constructively;
Drive change and modernisation of existing systems and processes to improve quality and efficiency;
Regularly review and update practices to comply with national and organisation-wide standards, ensuring that all processes and services adhere to current guidelines and best practices;
Drive measurable improvements in service delivery, demonstrating compliance with organisation, National, and ISO standards;
Develop and implement long-term strategies for medical equipment to support the Trust’s future goals and healthcare advancements.

Qualifications/Experience:

Educated to Bachelor’s degree in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, related Business Management field or related field or equivalent level of experience;
Chartered Engineer (CEng) Status, such as Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM);
Expertise in the testing, maintenance, calibration, and procurement of medical equipment;
Experience contributing to national healthcare policy, key performance advisory groups, or medical engineering forums such as the National Performance Advisory Group - Clinical Engineering;
Ability to lead, develop, and manage a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance, support, and conflict resolution.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

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