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Overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to apply for the position of Head of Medical Equipment and Risk Management within the Clinical Engineering section of the Medical Physics Department. NHS Tayside is seeking an individual who will bring excellent leadership skills, technical oversight and an innovative approach to the Medical Physics team. The post is full time.
About the department
The Clinical Engineering section provides expert support to NHS Tayside via its workshops: Anaesthetics, Design & Development, Electronics, Mechanical, Perth Royal Infirmary, Renal and Support Services.
Role responsibilities
As well as leading the team, you will be expected to provide expert support in the role of Principal Equipment Coordinator and Incident Safety and Alert Officer. You will advise the organisation on the legislative and governance requirements of the upcoming changes to the regulatory framework. We have close links with the University of Dundee and you will be expected to support and enhance our teaching commitments.
Candidate profile
The successful candidate will have extensive relevant experience. As this is a senior leadership position, the appointee will need the skills to engage with colleagues at Department level, Board level, with external partners, in multidisciplinary teams across NHS Tayside, with external inspectors and with national expert working parties.
Location and hours
The post is based in the Department of Medical Physics at Ninewells Hospital. The post holder will be expected to work at all sites where services are offered by NHS Tayside. Hours of work are 37 per week – flexibility required. Dundee is an attractive city with a high standard of living, close to sea, countryside and with good road, rail and air links to the UK.
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