Job overview

Clinical Engineering is looking for qualified Specialist Clinical Technologist (Healthcare Science Practitioner) Team Manager to join its team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (an equal opportunities employer).

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

You will be joining one of the biggest Clinical Engineering departments in the south of England, covering over 38,000 medical devices with an estimated value of £100M. The Trust provides world class regional specialist services in Cardiac, Neurology and Trauma.

The role will be contracted to work 37.5hrs per week, Mon to Fri (excluding bank holidays). The department’s opening hours are from 8am to 4.30pm

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What You'll do 

With a clear focus on quality and patient services you will be responsible for managing a team of clinical technologists, technically supporting a wide range of medical equipment across many clinical specialities that supports the delivery of world class healthcare here at University Hospital Southampton, within the local healthcare community and overseas. The role may include exciting opportunities for 2-5 days of overseas work per year.

What We Are Looking For 

• BSc in Medical Engineering through PTP, or equivalent qualification or experience, plus specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma or STP, specialist training to master’s equivalent level or equivalent work experience.
• Specialist knowledge through formal medical equipment manufacturer training courses and in-depth experience
• Member of the voluntary register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent level of competence
• In depth experience of working at band 6 or higher (or equivalent) in a hospital medical engineering technical role with supervision of staff in a technical environment.

For more details, please refer to the job description and person specification. 

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant BSc in Clinical Engineering (via PTP), or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
• Masters in Clinical Engineering (via STP) or equivalent specialist training and experience
• Specialist knowledge through formal medical equipment manufacturer training courses and in-depth experience
• In depth experience of working at band 6 or higher (or equivalent) in a hospital medical engineering technical role.
• Practical experience of supervising staff or managing a team within a medical technical environment.
• Familiar with MS Office and the use of computers for accessing history and set-up information/databases held within medical equipment.
• Registered Clinical Scientist, or member of the voluntary register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent level of competence.
• Fit and able to carry medical equipment.
• Dexterous skills handling in precision electronic components and tool, able to use precision instruments, safety testers, diagnostic test equipment and microscopes.
• Able to climb step ladder to access telemetry equipment above clinical ceiling areas
• Able to travel between hospitals within UHS the portfolio.
• Valid passport to occasionally undertake overseas training and work

Desirable criteria

• Recognised management qualifications e.g., relating to risk management, governance, leadership, budget management and team working, workforce development, or people management
• Staff management training courses
• ECDL Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System.
• Driving licence
• Experience of working overseas

Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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