Head of Clinical Engineering
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustUnited Kingdom1 day ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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Company Description
Our vision for Single Corporate Services
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?
Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The vision for our single corporate services is to:
Band 8A: £55,690 - £62,682
Full time hours: 37.5 per week
Permanent contract
Are you an inspired leader with a passion for medical technology and patient safety? Do you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment where innovation meets impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Clinical Engineering & Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) to lead our Clinical Engineering service. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our hospital’s technology strategy, ensuring our medical devices are safe, effective, and future-ready.
You’ll be responsible for:
Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust means joining a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. We offer:
Please see attached Job description for additional information.
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Our vision for Single Corporate Services
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?
Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The vision for our single corporate services is to:
- Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
- Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
- Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
Band 8A: £55,690 - £62,682
Full time hours: 37.5 per week
Permanent contract
Are you an inspired leader with a passion for medical technology and patient safety? Do you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment where innovation meets impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Clinical Engineering & Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) to lead our Clinical Engineering service. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our hospital’s technology strategy, ensuring our medical devices are safe, effective, and future-ready.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Shaping and delivering our Clinical Engineering strategy
- Leading a talented multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
- Driving innovation and digital transformation across the Trust
- Acting as the key liaison with MHRA, NHS England, and manufacturers on device safety
- Managing the full lifecycle of medical devices, from procurement to disposal
- A degree in Clinical, Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Senior management experience in Clinical Engineering or Medical Devices
- Strong knowledge of medical device legislation, governance, and risk management
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- A passion for patient safety and service improvement
Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust means joining a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. We offer:
- Generous NHS Pension Scheme
- 27 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Access to NHS discounts across hundreds of retailers and services
- Professional development opportunities including leadership training and support for further qualifications
- Employee wellbeing programmes including counselling, mental health support, and fitness initiatives
- On-site childcare and nursery options (subject to availability)
- Be part of a Trust that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
- Lead a service that directly impacts patient care and clinical outcomes
- Collaborate with diverse teams across clinical, IT, estates, and procurement
- Influence national policy and contribute to the Medical Devices Safety Network
- Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth
Please see attached Job description for additional information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical / Biomedical / mechanical / electrical engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration with the Engineering Council (via IHEEM, IET, or IMechE).
- PRINCE2 / Project Management qualification.
Essential
- Senior management experience within Clinical Engineering / Medical Devices or other relevant department in an acute hospital setting.
- Proven experience of managing budgets and delivering CIPs.
- Experience in service redesign, digital transformation, or ISO 13485 accreditation.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies (MHRA, CQC).
Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical device management, legislation, and governance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to analyse data, produce reports, and present to Exec-level audiences.
- Familiarity with NHS finance, procurement, and capital planning processes.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks and Datix.
- Experience in Lean or Quality Improvement methodologies.
Essential
- Strategic thinker with a focus on patient safety and service improvement.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and drive change.
- Evidence of innovation and service development.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
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