Clinical Engineering Site Lead / Assistant Manager RSCH and PRH

We are looking to appoint a Technical Site Lead / Assistant Manager to oversee daily operational management of the Clinical Engineering Services and teams at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospital Sites. The post holder will support the Clinical Engineering Services Manager as part of a wider UHSussex service across our other sites., · Provide day to day technical operational management for Clinical Engineering Services at RSCH and PRH to ensure that ongoing specialised clinical technical services for preventative maintenance, servicing, calibration, inspection, and repair to a wide range of complex and patient-connected medical equipment.
· Provide line management support to the Engineering Technicians
· Regular communication with the wider UHSussex Clinical Engineering Team and site leads to ensure smooth response to all customer enquiries.
· Provide monthly key performance indicators for planned preventative and demand work for onward central reporting of performance and output.
· Regular use of the Clinical Engineering Database to conduct audits for equipment accuracy and to ensure any changes are communicated to the database administrator in a timely manner. Production of reports using standard database exporting techniques. This is also required on occasion to be interactive with the clinical departments.
see Job description for full details., · Support action required for safety notices and hazard bulletins as well as consulting with relevant government organisations or external agencies, to report device related incidents. (e.g., MHRA, National Patient Safety Agency)
· Consult with manufacturers to obtain technical and clinical information. Provide feedback on equipment performance to Clinical Engineering Manager, team colleagues, clinical staff, and external organisations as appropriate.
· Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.
· Deputise for the Clinical Engineering Services Manager when required.
Provide technical expertise and assistance to other team members within the Facilities and Estates Division
· To ensure HR policy within the service is managed or escalated appropriately, this includes operational management for staff including absence management, time keeping, personnel issues and other situations as they arise.
· Manage delegated appraisal for all staff and ensure PDP is followed up as required.
· Motivate and develop technical staff and act as role model for Clinical Engineering staff.
Attend interview panels for appropriate recruitment processes
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

The successful candidate will be highly competent, dependable with excellent organisational and team leading skills. You should have experience of working under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy and quality in your role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be fully technically conversant with the repair and management of a wide range of modern medical devices and have a proven background for interacting at all levels with engineering and clinical colleagues. Previous experience of leading teams and evidence of technical work will be required, together with a Degree in Electronic engineering or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience. There will be a requirement for cross site working.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack