The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) at NHS Grampian currently has a vacancy for a Band 8a Technical Manager / Deputy Head and are looking for a knowledgeable and highly experienced individual to oversee the day to day running of the technical teams within the department. The candidate will be highly specialist in servicing and maintaining a range of patient applied equipment used in clinical areas throughout the Grampian region.
You will have sound knowledge of national policies and regulations covering medical equipment and be expected to lead on the development of the departments HSE/QMS systems.
Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical/electronic engineering, to include broad experience at a management level. You will be able to clearly demonstrate post qualification technical training and experience in the support of a broad range of medical equipment. High personal integrity and sympathetic people skills, with the ability to fit in and perform as part of a wider team providing technical support to critical care and other clinical areas are essential.
The base for the post-holder will be in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen. Although the post-holder can, on occasion, be expected to carry out their duties across related Health Board sites as necessary. Driving licence is therefore essential.
This post will also allow for working from home one day per week.
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Interviews will be held on 10 November 2025.
Informal enquiries should be made to: - Mr Mark Cowan, Head of Service:
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