185182 (MG) Clinical Engineer

Department of Medical Physics (base to be agreed with the successful applicant)

Clinical Engineer (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment Management)

Permanent contract, full time (37 hrs/wk): 1 Post.

Salary Scale: Band 7

Applications are invited for the post of clinical engineer within the Clinical Engineering/Medical Equipment Management (MEM) Service within NHS Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a new full-time post within the service.

The Department of Medical Physics is responsible for the safe introduction of new medical device technologies into the Health Board and also for the ongoing support and maintenance of medical devices throughout their entire lifecycle.

The postholder will lead/participate in projects to introduce new technologies into the Board, often involving clinical trials of first in the UK novel devices, sometimes non-CE/UKCA marked and at an earlier stage in their development. Part of the postholders responsibilities will be to provide a timely review and risk assessment of Research and Development studies that require Clinical Engineering sign-off prior to commencement. The postholder will also be responsible for delivering an ongoing portfolio of routine medical equipment replacement projects and participating in longer-term Clinical Engineering quality improvement projects.

There will be an opportunity to work closely with colleagues in Higher Education establishments who are developing a range of novel devices with whom the Health Board has long-term collaborative partnerships.

With a clear focus on patient safety, quality and cost-effectiveness, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing clinical engineering services across the Health Board. You will be an enthusiastic, conscientious and capable individual who will need to be self-motivated, have good organisational and interpersonal skills and a flexible and methodical approach. The successful candidate will either hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or be expecting to complete their training and join the register within 12 months of commencement of employment.

As part of the Clinical Engineering/MEM team, your work will support many clinical specialities delivering world class healthcare at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community. You will be required to work at St. Johns Hospital, the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Western General Hospital, with your base being agreed with the Head of Service. There will also be an opportunity for an element of working from home.

NHS Lothian employs around 26,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 910,000 in a region covering ~660 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of sunny Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian.

Further information on the role, including the key result areas and the necessary skills/experience, can be found by referring to the job description and person specification. As a new role, there will be an opportunity to review and refine the job description within the first twelve months of appointment.

For informal enquiries or to request to visit the team, please contact Dr Malcolm Phillips, Head of Medical Equipment Management/Clinical Engineering by emailing malcolm.phillips@nhs.scot (please put MEDP2409 in the Subject line).

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

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