Team Manager, Specialist Clinical Technologist (Healthcare science practitioner)

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Team Manager, Specialist Clinical Technologist to oversee a skilled team within Clinical Engineering. You will manage medical equipment technical services, ensuring quality and patient focus across various clinical specialties. This role may include opportunities for overseas work. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare science, technical support, and training, with a commitment to equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of healthcare professionals providing technical services.
• Knowledge of commissioning, maintenance, and technical safety for medical equipment.
• Ability to provide technical training and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of healthcare science professionals and their technical services.
• Oversee technical support for medical equipment across various clinical specialisms.
• Provide specialist technical advice and training to staff.

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Clinical Engineering is looking for a Team Manager, Specialist Clinical Technologist (Healthcare science practitioner) to join its team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

With a clear focus on quality and patient services you will be responsible for managing a team of clinical technologists, technically supporting a wide range of medical equipment across many clinical specialties that supports the delivery of world class healthcare here at University Hospital Southampton, within the local healthcare community and overseas. The role may include exciting opportunities for 2-5 days of overseas work per year.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of highly skilled healthcare science professionals providing medical equipment technical services to a diverse range of clinical specialisms throughout the Trust and to other NHS and private healthcare providers (approximately 10,000 assets with a book value of £30m).
• Manage commissioning, maintenance (corrective and planned), technical corrective measures for national technical safety recalls, decommissioning and disposal.
• Be responsible for healthcare science technical training for the team, including continuous professional development and apprenticeships (educational level 3 to 6).
• Provide specialist technical advice to clinical and scientific staff.

Additional information

For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Equality and work environment

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

About University Hospital Southampton

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Commitment to equal opportunity and inclusivity

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we\'re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We\'re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.