Job summary
Your role as a Lead
Finding creative and compliant solutions to technical problems, installations and driving the service forward
Helping to improve standards through established processes and constant improvement initiatives
Collaborating with clinical teams to find opportunities to improve patient outcomes
Leading the service digitalisation program with the assistance of transformation team to unlock flexible and lean working
The Renal Service
The lead technologist would be a member of team of 13 renal technologists and part of management group who supports renal services across several sites in the south London and the north Kent area including the main Denmark Hill site, five satellite units, home dialysis program and other specialities within care group. You will be a key member of the department, working alongside stakeholders in developing and implementing strategies to provide a best in practice service.
Main duties of the job
Our Expectations
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate considerable technical experience in medical equipment maintenance, haemodialysis and related water treatment, therefore being a Registered Clinical Technologist will be an advantage. Successful candidate would be the one who could think out of the box to create compliant solutions and motivate team to achieve goals.
The Benefits you will get
Our attractive package of benefits include:
Competitive salaries aligned with our NHS partners
Welcome bonus paid after 6 months
An annual performance related bonus scheme paying up to 10% of salary
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Contributory Pension Scheme with Aviva
Group Life Assurance policy from day 1 of employment
Group Dental Insurance
Excellent training and development opportunities A range of discounts and offers through our employee benefits provider, as well as NHS Blue Light Discount cards
Employee Referral Scheme for recommending new recruits to the company
A Condition
The job involves the provision of an on-call service and travel to other sites. Therefore, applicant will need to hold a Full UK Manual driving license to drive company cars to carry out work related activities.
About us
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.
KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatients pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.
KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company.
KFM has an annual turnover of around £160 million and over 300 staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The lead renal technologist is responsible for managing technical operations for shared care and home dialysis program. The role will aid the Technical Operations Manager in running the renal technical service by providing leadership in assigned areas, working closely with clinicians and nursing management to support Trust in delivering better care.
Key Accountabilities
Provide a comprehensive service ensuring all equipment within the department is fully operational and maintained to the highest standard. Lead and contribute to continuous improvement program for the department.Collaborate closely with home therapy team, clinicians and other medical staff to resolve complex issues and deliver a seamless service as per standards.Review, develop and roll-out procedures to maintain standards as per Renal Association Guidelines under the guidance of Technical Operations Manager. Contribute with other lead technologists to deliver in-house training and development program. Maintain compliance throughout as per technical committee recommendations.Maintain close links with manufacturers, suppliers and agents to manage complex issues, parts inventory, work progress, vehicle maintenance and verification of invoices etc.
Skills:
Possess a full UK (Manual) driving licence Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information, experience of using equipment management database or similar. Able to use fine tools for equipment adjustment/assembly. Able to handle medium loads within safe limits. Able to concentrate for long periods to allow accurate working Able to deal with emotionally challenging circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and homes fault finding on patient connected equipment). Able to train groups of professional staff & patients in the use of medical equipment Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations Able to motivate colleagues and act with confident authority when the situation requires.
Qualifications:
Degree/HDN/HNC in Electronic Engineering in related subject or equivalent experience. Formal education in renal technology, preferably at degree level. Formal IT training in Microsoft Office programs. Registered as Clinical Technologist on RCT (IPEM)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The lead renal technologist is responsible for managing technical operations for shared care and home dialysis program. The role will aid the Technical Operations Manager in running the renal technical service by providing leadership in assigned areas, working closely with clinicians and nursing management to support Trust in delivering better care.
Key Accountabilities
Provide a comprehensive service ensuring all equipment within the department is fully operational and maintained to the highest standard. Lead and contribute to continuous improvement program for the department.Collaborate closely with home therapy team, clinicians and other medical staff to resolve complex issues and deliver a seamless service as per standards.Review, develop and roll-out procedures to maintain standards as per Renal Association Guidelines under the guidance of Technical Operations Manager. Contribute with other lead technologists to deliver in-house training and development program. Maintain compliance throughout as per technical committee recommendations.Maintain close links with manufacturers, suppliers and agents to manage complex issues, parts inventory, work progress, vehicle maintenance and verification of invoices etc.
Skills:
Possess a full UK (Manual) driving licence Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information, experience of using equipment management database or similar. Able to use fine tools for equipment adjustment/assembly. Able to handle medium loads within safe limits. Able to concentrate for long periods to allow accurate working Able to deal with emotionally challenging circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and homes fault finding on patient connected equipment). Able to train groups of professional staff & patients in the use of medical equipment Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations Able to motivate colleagues and act with confident authority when the situation requires.
Qualifications:
Degree/HDN/HNC in Electronic Engineering in related subject or equivalent experience. Formal education in renal technology, preferably at degree level. Formal IT training in Microsoft Office programs. Registered as Clinical Technologist on RCT (IPEM)
Person Specification
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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.
