Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Engineering Department at Macclesfield District General Hospital as Technical Manager.

The successful candidate will possess a professional electronics qualification and will have have specialist medical equipment knowledge. You will be significantly experienced and have a proven background in medical equipment maintenance and management. Excellent verbal, written and IT skills are essential. You will be highly competent and dependable, with excellent organisational skills and will be confident to work as an autonomous practitioner.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

The Medical Engineering Technical Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of Medical Engineers, and for the delivery of commissioning, planned maintenance, repairs, calibration and decommissioning of complex medical devices in specialist areas of the Acute Trust and community locations.

To support efficient and cost-effective management arrangements for all services relating to medical technologies provided by the department and to ensure effective and efficient management of the department resources.

Act as the point of reference for technical and professional advice and support to a team of Medical Engineers.

The post holder shall work with other Directorates/Divisions when required in the pursuit of corporate aims and objectives in relation to the use and management of medical technologies and visions of the Trust.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Standard with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.