Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Clinical Engineering team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust. We are looking for a passionate, committed and experienced candidate for the key post of Head of Clinical Engineering.
The Clinical Engineering Department is part of University Hospitals Dorset, working across both Poole and the Royal Bournemouth Hospitals, and is responsible for the management of a diverse range of medical equipment for two General Hospitals and many Healthcare facilities across Dorset.
You will have a degree in a relevant clinical, scientific or engineering subject, together with significant experience running services across a complex healthcare organisation as well as significant relevant experience in the management and governance of medical devices. You will have experience in the management of teams of specialist engineers and have a relevant management qualification.
Base Location: Poole Hospital, but cross site working will be required
Interview Date: 17th September 2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description attached.
To provide the professional lead for Clinical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library services, with implementation strategies and policies which achieves safe, high quality services in line with the strategic direction and business objectives of the Trust.
Trust lead for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) criteria, for the Maintenance of Medical Devices and Equipment.
Review and develop policies and processes to ensure that all reusable medical devices and equipment are maintained, calibrated, repaired and monitored, in line with CQC criteria.
Regularly review and update the Trusts Medical Devices Management Policy in line with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommendations and CQC requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description attached.
To provide the professional lead for Clinical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library services, with implementation strategies and policies which achieves safe, high quality services in line with the strategic direction and business objectives of the Trust.
Trust lead for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) criteria, for the Maintenance of Medical Devices and Equipment.
Review and develop policies and processes to ensure that all reusable medical devices and equipment are maintained, calibrated, repaired and monitored, in line with CQC criteria.
Regularly review and update the Trusts Medical Devices Management Policy in line with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommendations and CQC requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent level of qualification and knowledge gained through several years' experience within specialist fields of Electronic Engineering and/or Communications.
- Registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist (clinical engineering)
- Specialist Masters level training and experience or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Membership of professional institution.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of Electrical & Electronic Engineering equipment/systems.
- Specialist experience within relevant healthcare related systems over a range of medical device disciplines
- Operational management experience
- Experience of contract negotiation
Desirable
- Postgraduate research experience
- Experience as a training officer for junior staff on NSHCS training schemes
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of medical devices systems through post qualification specialist training and experience
- Thorough understanding of physiological/medical terminology associated with medical devices, plus a good understanding of patient/staff risks associated with medical devices
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Comprehensive knowledge of British and European safety standards, compliance and procedural requirements for Medical Equipment
- Knowledge of current statutory legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance. Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Electricity at Work Act, Quality Assurance Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2000
Skills
Essential
- Forward planning, strategic vision and prioritisation skills.
- Good analytical, problem solving and interpretive skills
- Effective communication, negotiation and persuasive skills.
- Ability to discern factual information from sources that might include conjecture, speculation and opinion.
- Advanced keyboard skills and ability to use and manipulate Microsoft packages to extract information and provide reports.
- Excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Experience as a training officer for junior staff on NSHCS training schemes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent level of qualification and knowledge gained through several years' experience within specialist fields of Electronic Engineering and/or Communications.
- Registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist (clinical engineering)
- Specialist Masters level training and experience or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Membership of professional institution.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of Electrical & Electronic Engineering equipment/systems.
- Specialist experience within relevant healthcare related systems over a range of medical device disciplines
- Operational management experience
- Experience of contract negotiation
Desirable
- Postgraduate research experience
- Experience as a training officer for junior staff on NSHCS training schemes
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of medical devices systems through post qualification specialist training and experience
- Thorough understanding of physiological/medical terminology associated with medical devices, plus a good understanding of patient/staff risks associated with medical devices
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Comprehensive knowledge of British and European safety standards, compliance and procedural requirements for Medical Equipment
- Knowledge of current statutory legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance. Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Electricity at Work Act, Quality Assurance Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2000
Skills
Essential
- Forward planning, strategic vision and prioritisation skills.
- Good analytical, problem solving and interpretive skills
- Effective communication, negotiation and persuasive skills.
- Ability to discern factual information from sources that might include conjecture, speculation and opinion.
- Advanced keyboard skills and ability to use and manipulate Microsoft packages to extract information and provide reports.
- Excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Experience as a training officer for junior staff on NSHCS training schemes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
