Team Manager Clinical Engineering

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Engineering is looking for a Team Manager, Specialist Clinical Technologist (Healthcare science practitioner) on a 12-month Secondment.

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.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

You will line manage a team of highly skilled healthcare science professionals providing medical equipment technical services to a diverse range of clinical specialisms throughout the Trust and to other NHS and private healthcare providers. (approximately 10,000 assets with a book value of £30m)

You will be responsible for managing the commissioning, maintenance (corrective and planned), technical corrective measures for national technical safety recalls, decommissioning and disposal.

Be Responsible for healthcare science technical training for team including continuous professional development and apprenticeships (educational level 3 to
6)

Along with offering specialist technical advice to clinical and scientific staff.

For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

• 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

• 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

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together