Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder is responsible for leading and managing the Medical Engineering (EBME) service on behalf of Atlas, ensuring delivery in line with contractual obligations and client requirements.
The main tasks of the role are to ensure effective:
Strategic leadership & service management
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Asset Management
Procurement & Contract Management of Suppliers
People & Performance Management
Data Management
Customer Contract Monitoring, Performance Management & Reporting
Reporting to the Director of Operations they will have significant experience in general management together with experience of either asset management or contract management, preferably within a healthcare setting.
Please be aware that with this role, you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.
To provide leadership, professional management and direction to all staff within the EBME Department, to enable the effective sharing of knowledge, ideas and skills.
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the EBME service, ensuring alignment with organisational and clinical priorities. Supporting client organisation in the implementation of medical device strategies and plans.
The post holder will operate within a managed service framework and will work in partnership with the client organisation. The client retains responsibility for clinical strategy and medical device selection
Lead the development and delivery of long-term medical device strategies, including technology planning and service sustainability.
Establish and maintain a structured operating model for EBME across acute, community, and equipment library services.
Ensure delivery within agreed financial parameters. Manage the EBME service budget within delegated authority
Drive continuous improvement and service transformation programmes in response to evolving healthcare technologies and demand.
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information
Please note this role will be on an ATLAS contract, not an NHS contract.
This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including UK medical device regulations and applicable international standards.
Lead risk management processes for medical devices, focusing on high-risk and life-support equipment.
Support medical device governance groups (e.g. Medical Devices Management Committee), ensuring structured reporting and oversight.
Drive the implementation of quality management systems and audit frameworks
To be responsible for reporting defects and failures of medical devices direct to the MHRA and liaising with the client(s) Risk Manager and relevant Clinicians regarding actions to avoid harm to patients and/or staff. The post holder will assist the MHRA in its investigation of any such defects and provide reports containing complex, sensitive and business confidential information. The post holder will be authorised to remove devices from service and initiate immediate action to minimise harm.
Maintain a healthy, safe and productive working environment in line with legal, organisational and professional requirements. Conforming to all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
To ensure the correct implementation of the Trusts Management of Medical Devices Policy and the MHRA Managing Medical Devices January 2021 guidance (Safeguarding public health), Medical Device Management document and other associated Medical Device policies.
Carry out risk assessments and take appropriate action to minimise risks, in relation to legislation, policies and procedures. Review the division risk register in relation to medical device maintenance to ensure that identified risks reported to the Trust board are current and proportionate.
Ensure the reporting of all accidents and incidents and near misses as per Atlas and it Client(s) Policy. Acting as the Atlas lead in investigating all serious incidents involving Medical Equipment.
To ensure that the department has in place up to date robust contingency plans to meet emergency situations, including the provision of an out-of-hour emergency service: participate when required in the on-call rota.
Lead on EBME risk and manage risks effectively, including updating Datix and adding mitigations.
