Head of Service - Assistive Technology and Clinical Engineering

Nhs Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Inverness seeks a Head of Clinical Technology to oversee Assistive Technology and Clinical Engineering services. This role involves both professional and strategic leadership, requiring strong communication and management skills. Candidates should have experience working directly with patients in relevant NHS services. A relocation package may be available.

Benefits

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients in relevant NHS services is essential.
• Must hold a full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership of Assistive Technology and Clinical Engineering services.
• Supervise trainee clinical engineers.
• Act as a key point of consultation for Research, Development and Innovation.

Skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Influencing skills

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Financial skills

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Clinical Engineers for the post of Head of Clinical Technology located in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. This is an exciting opportunity that includes scientific leadership of Assistive Technology, including Wheelchair Services alongside Orthotics and Prosthetics and Clinical Engineering services in the NHS Highland area as well as the Western Isles and western areas of Grampian. Services managed include approximately 30 staff and trainees. The post also acts as a key point of consultation for the board Research, Development and Innovation division and has a leadership role in the board for aspects of medical devices. The department participates in the Scottish Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Training Scheme with the post-holder responsible for supervision of trainee clinical engineers.

Professional and strategic leadership are a significant part of the post so highly developed communications, management and influencing skills will be needed alongside clinical, technical and financial skills. An appropriate level of experience working directly with patients in the NHS in relevant services is essential. Candidates must hold a full valid driving licence.

Inverness is a vibrant city offering a range of entertainment, restaurants and shops, as well as easy access to the outdoor environment of the Scottish Highlands including mountains, beaches, islands, lochs and glens; with unparalleled opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing, climbing and skiing or just to enjoy the great outdoors.

A relocation package may be available for this post.

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