Deputy Medical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Medical Engineering Manager

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: up to £45,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40

About the Role:

Our key client is seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our team as a Deputy Medical Engineering Manager. This key role will support and deputise for the Medical Engineering Manager in the operational delivery and performance management of the Medical Engineering team, covering a broad range of high-value and complex Radiology and Radiotherapy equipment including CT scanners and Linear Accelerators.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management:
   • Support day-to-day operations of the Medical Engineering contract, ensuring service continuity and equipment availability.
   • Coordinate and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules, equipment upgrades, and replacements in collaboration with service providers and suppliers.
   • Ensure service delivery meets all contractual performance standards and service level agreements (SLAs).
   • Respond to and resolve operational challenges to minimise downtime and disruption.
2. Procurement Support:
   • Assist in the procurement and replacement of large-scale medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and contractual obligations.
3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
   • Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
   • Maintain accurate records and produce reports to support performance reviews and audits.

Person Specification:

• Experience managing or supporting large-scale contracts, ideally within Medical Engineering, healthcare, or a clinical/technical environment.
• A clinical background is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of medical equipment maintenance, including understanding of maintenance schedules, equipment compliance, and service delivery in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and service partners.

What They Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• Involvement in high-impact healthcare delivery projects.