Band 8a Medical Device Safety Officer
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Job summary
Acts as the Trust Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) ensuring the Trust responds effectively to all manufacturer and MHRA device safety notices.
The MDSOs key role is to promote reporting and learning and safe use of medical devices across our organisation and be the main expert resource in this practice area. In addition to improving the quality of reporting, the MDSO would serve as the essential link between the identification and implementation of (local and national) medical device safety initiatives and the daily operations to improve the safe use of medical devices.
Main duties of the job
Working in healthcare requires an adaptable approach and hence, you will be able to communicate effectively, be self-motivated along with the competence to prioritise effectively, coupled with the desire and ability to initiate and embrace new ideas.
Here at BHRUT we take the safety and availability of medical devices seriously, as a result we have an opportunity for a Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO) ensuring the Trust responds effectively to all manufacturer and MHRA device safety notices.
The MDSOs key role is to promote reporting and learning and safe use of medical devices across our organisation and be the main expert resource in this practice area. In addition to improving the quality of reporting, the MDSO would serve as the essential link between the identification and implementation of (local and national) medical device safety initiatives and the daily operations to improve the safe use of medical devices.
Leads on the investigation of serious device related incidents or significant near misses to determine root causes, implementing the necessary changes in procedure, training, or culture to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence as far a is practically possible.
About us
With a dedicated workforce of more than 7,500 staff and volunteers, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the larger acute trusts in the country.
We provide care for a population of about 750,000 people across north east London (NEL), and that number is predicted to increase by 15 per cent over the next ten years. Our Trust serves three London boroughs with diverse populations, and more than half of our workforce identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic. In addition, eight out of every ten employees are women, and most of our workforce live within the host boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge.
We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Details
Date posted
10 December 2021
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£52,093 to £58,186 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-3454-AV
Job locations
King George Hospital
Ilford
IG3 8YB
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
King George Hospital
Ilford
IG3 8YB
Employer's website
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