Biomedical Engineering Manager

Cleveland Clinic; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Manager to lead technical operations and ensure effective management of medical devices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in clinical engineering, overseeing maintenance schedules, and guiding a team of engineers. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Child Care Vouchers

Discount card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical engineering or a similar role within the healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of medical equipment lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with engineering databases and ERP databases.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead technical operations of a clinical engineering service.
• Oversee life cycle management of medical devices.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules for medical equipment.

Skills

Clinical engineering experience

Medical equipment lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Engineering databases experience

Maintenance techniques

Healthcare technology familiarity

Job description

Overview

Our vision is to be the best place for healthcare anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. We believe that every life deserves world class healthcare.

Job Summary

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - 37.5 Hours Per Week - Flexibility to work earlier/later required

Location: 33 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HY

Contract: Full time, permanent

Responsibilities

• As a Biomedical Engineering Manager, spearhead the technical operations of a forward-thinking clinical engineering service. Oversee the life cycle management of various medical devices, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards. Act as a direct point of contact for clinical staff and equipment users, offering specialized technical insight and guidance on asset management across diverse medical equipment throughout their life spans. Operate autonomously in both technical and administrative capacity and supervise a team of four engineers, including performance appraisals, workshop schedules, and On-Call rotations.
• Support the Head of Clinical Engineering and serve as a deputy when required, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring smooth departmental operations.
• Develop and implement equipment lifecycle management strategies, including technology standardization, PAQ implementation, replacement planning and disposal.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules to ensure the safe and reliable operation of medical equipment and maintain comprehensive records of maintenance, inspections, and compliance activities in line with QMS.
• Lead and direct line management of a team of clinical engineers, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Use data analytics to track equipment performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for equipment management and maintenance.
• Collaborate with clinical departments, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.
• Identify areas for improvement in equipment management processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical engineering or a similar role within the healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of medical equipment lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and industry standards
• Experience with engineering databases and ERP databases
• Knowledge of safe operation and techniques used within a maintenance environment
• Familiarity with healthcare technology, including medical imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, and therapeutic devices

What we can offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Auto-Enrolment of 5% pension - Cleveland Clinic contributes 10% through Salary Exchange
• Life Assurance, Private Medical & Dental Insurance and Eye Care contributions
• 24/7 Holistic Employee Assistance Programme
• Child Care Vouchers
• Victoria card offering discounts at local restaurants and retailers
• Season Ticket Loan

Who we are

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. We employ over 80,000 caregivers worldwide and continue to drive innovation in healthcare. With over 100 years of history, our "Patients First" philosophy is at the heart of everything that we do.

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Applicant shortlisting and interviews may take place whilst the advert is live, so it may close sooner than expected - please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, we are not always able to provide individual feedback.

DBS and Equal Opportunity

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order (as amended) and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

"Let\'s deliver World Class care together!"

As an equal opportunities employer, we aspire to promote a more inclusive work environment and are committed to celebrating diversity. We apply our Equal Employment Opportunity/Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy at all stages of recruitment and engagement, shortlisting and selection carried out without regard to any Protected Characteristics. When required, we will make reasonable adjustments to interviews and employment conditions for disabled applicants to ensure, so far as practicable, they are not disadvantaged compared with non-disabled applicants.