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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Engineering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-7064302PCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Device Integration Lead

NHS AfC: Band 7

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

Band 7 Medical Device Integration Lead

To lead and support the development of Medical Device Integration (MDI) with the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Cerner. This role involves coordinating support, and working with the Trusts DDaT department, to provide prompt resolution of technical issues 

Lead the Clinical Engineering MDI Team and work with other Trust services to develop and improve MDI at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Work with the Medical device projects team to successfully deliver new technology into use.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a responsive MDI support service. 

  • Establish Key Performance Indicators relevant to MDI, embedding these in the QMS and departmental reporting. 

  • Ensure stock of MDI parts are maintained. 

  • Contribute to the process development for triaging and transferring MDI calls to and from other partners. 

  • Provide guidance and advice in planning and implementation of MDI projects. 

  • Reciprocate with other technical support staff to ensure continuity of support.    

  • Lead the Clinical Engineering MDI Team and support the wider Clinical Engineering with MDI related issues.

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BEng / BSc or equivalent in Engineering, Physical Science
  • Understanding of IT systems, especially Networks, Subnets and gateways
  • Experience working in a technical environment / workshop working with electronic equipment

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Member of a registered professional body
  • Previous experience working with Medical Devices or Hospital IT
  • Previous experience working with Quality Systems
  • Previous experience working in the Hospital environment

Network knoweldge

Essential criteria
  • Show evidence that candidate has a good understanding of network concepts
  • Candidate has excellent communication skills
  • Experience of leading and motivating a team
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of Patient and staff risks from equipment failure
  • Able to communicate complex information to a variety of operational environments

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Florence Nightingale Foundation

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Daniel Simmonds
Job title
Quality & Information Systems Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07721238226
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