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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Clinical Technologists and Engineers for the post of Medical Equipment Manager in the Department of Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.
The appointee, supported by the section's Clinical Engineers, Technologists and Administrative staff, will be responsible for management of NHS Highland’s medical equipment service contracts, medical equipment database, and continued development of the board’s medical device governance framework. This includes the key role of day-to-day management of the boards medical device policies and procedures.
The post requires an honours degree in an appropriate discipline and significant experience in medical equipment management, with knowledge across the field, suitable to the wide advisory and planning influence of this role. Alternatively, candidates with extensive, relevant experience of managing medical equipment at a senior level will also be considered.
Communications, management and influencing skills will be needed alongside technical and financial skills; evidence service development, financial planning and project management is also highly desirable.
Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence.
Inverness is a vibrant city offering a range of entertainment, restaurants and shops, as well as easy access to the outdoor environment of the Scottish Highlands including mountains, beaches, islands, lochs and glens; with unparalleled opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing, climbing and skiing or just to enjoy the great outdoors.
Informal enquiries to: Michael Nicolson, Head of Electromedical Equipment Services. Tel: (01463) 704165, Email: Michael.nicolson2@nhs.scot
Prospective candidates are invited to call and discuss their interest, visits are encouraged.
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