Medical Devices Safety Officer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join the CNWL Safety Team as a Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

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Overview -

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving patient safety by leading the Trust's medical device safety programme. You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, Procurement and Governance colleagues to ensure the safe management, introduction and use of medical devices across the organisation. As the Trust's Medical Devices Safety Officer, you will ensure compliance with MHRA requirements, investigate device-related incidents, monitor and report on compliance with medical device safety standards.

The MDSO is a key role in promoting and improving the safe use of medical devices in the Trust, including contract management and monitoring. This role provides a link on Medical Device Safety for MHRA, NHS England and device manufacturers concerning identified safety issues.

In addition to improving the quality of reporting, the MDSO would serve as the essential link between the identification and implementation of medical device safety initiatives and the daily operations to improve the safe use of medical devices.

This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing patient safety team while gaining valuable experience in medical device governance within a large NHS Trust.

Date posted: 06 August 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 8a

Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 333-C-HQ-2114

Job locations: 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AX
, United Kingdom

• Lead the Trust-wide medical devices management ensuring compliance with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Managing Medical Devices framework, including systems for acquisition, deployment, maintenance, training, decontamination and medical devices budget management and capital spend budget management.
• Act as the named Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) for CNWL, ensuring responsibilities align with NHS England enduring standards for provider organisations.
• Chair the Medical Devices Maintenance contract and Glucometers Contract meetings, providing expert advice, assurance, and governance updates to relevant committees, including escalation to the Assistant Director of Safety where required.
• Maintain alignment with CNWLs risk, assurance, procurement, maintenance, incident reporting, and infection prevention frameworks, ensuring robust governance arrangements across all services.
• Lead investigations of all serious medical device-related incidents, ensuring high-quality reporting, learning, and continuous improvement across the Trust.
• Ensure all incidents are reported to the MHRA via the Yellow Card system and that national safety notices are actioned within required time frames.
• Provide regular reports on device-related incidents, safety themes, and risks to governance committees and the Medical Devices Corporate meetings.
• Ensure Trust-wide compliance with NHS England safety standards, including maintaining the Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) function, promoting staff competency, and assuring safe procurement and maintenance arrangements.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of responses to safety alerts issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and manufacturers, including Field Safety Notices (FSNs) and device recalls, ensuring timely and effective completion of required actions.
• Lead and oversee a Trust-wide programme of medical devices audits, developing and implementing a sustainable and repeatable audit framework to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and best practice.
• Provide oversight and assurance of audit outcomes, identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement, ensuring findings are translated into clear…