EG223002 - Equipment Commissioning Manager

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Aberdeen is seeking an Equipment Commissioning Manager to oversee a £17 million equipment procurement budget for the Baird Family Hospital and ANCHOR Centre Project. The ideal candidate will have experience in the NHS, strong leadership abilities, and proven communication skills. This fixed-term role offers collaboration with clinical and managerial stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of equipment commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in the NHS as a clinical worker.
• Ability to work within an agreed budget.
• Proven organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on the equipment procurement budget.
• Coordinate equipment commissioning for both facilities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective planning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multitasking

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Job description

Equipment Commissioning Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Baird and ANCHOR Project Office, Rosehill Annexe

Band: 7

Contract: Fixed term 15 months (Extensions may be required depending on project delivery).

Secondment from existing post would be accepted. Reduced hours of 30 per week would be considered under certain criteria; please call the hiring manager to discuss.

The post holder will work on the Baird and ANCHOR Project until 2026.

The Baird Family Hospital and ANCHOR Centre Project will provide two new facilities.

The Baird will include maternity, neonatal, reproductive, breast, gynaecology, theatre services, and MRI Suite.

The ANCHOR will support oncology and haematology ambulatory services as well as including an Aseptic Pharmacy Suite. The buildings will be delivered by NHS Grampian in partnership with GRAHAM Construction.

What is the job?

This is an exciting and challenging role which involves managing and advising upon the equipment procurement budget of £17 million for the Baird Family Hospital. You will work closely with stakeholders (clinical, technical, and managerial) to ensure effective planning, coordination, and implementation of the equipment commissioning for both facilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced NHS Clinical worker with leadership experience.
• Ability to multitask, work to deadlines, and within an agreed budget.
• Well-developed organisational skills and systems in place.
• Proven excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail is paramount.
• Capable of seeing a task through from inception to completion.
• Experience in analysing data and presenting findings.

Please read the person specification before applying.

Want to find out more?
Please get in touch; we would be delighted to tell you more:
Drew McDonald, Commissioning Manager - 07747766430
Louise Budge, Service and Commissioning Lead - 07966312326

Interviews will be held in Rosehill Annexe (ARI) on 28/08/2025.

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