Medical Device Safety Officer

£39,263.00 to £47,280.00 per year, £39263.00 - £47280.00 a year

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/03/2026

Ensure that all medical devices (MDs) managed by the VUNHST MPCE department are managed in accordance with departmental policies.

• Ensure planned preventative maintenance, calibration and similar activities are completed on time.
• The repair of MDs is completed safely, in accordance with manufacturer s instructions and good practice.
• The MD equipment database is up to date.

The MD database is developed to facilitate the efficient running of the service and enable rapid reporting of the status of MDs within the organisation.

Provide support to staff involved in medical device error incidents, when required, identify and initiate any immediate process changes and where appropriate assist in the quantification or analysis of the level of patient harm.

Ensure that applicable Field Safety Notices and other alerts received by MPCE are forwarded to relevant staff and that appropriate action has been taken to address any relevant issues.

Monitor and report on the Trusts Datix register of medical device incidents and investigations, for the purpose of identifying signals (trends / patterns) in the incident data, and individual incidents warranting further scrutiny.

Work with clinicians, managers and the Education and Training teams across the Trust in the development of systems for supervision and training of Healthcare Professionals with regards to medical devices safety.

Produce reports on medical devices safety for Trust committees and raise awareness of issues related to medical devices to other professionals through the appropriate governance structures.

Provide expert advice to clinical staff and other relevant staff groups in the Trust on medical device management.

Provide technical expertise and operational input for the implementation of the standardisation and replacement programme for medical equipment in the Trust.

Provide expert advice to Procurement in the trial, evaluation and selection of medical devices. Assist or lead in the development of specifications for medical devices, considering user requirements, technical needs, current advice and best practice, national and international standards and local needs ensuring optimisation of quality and value is achieved.