Medical Devices Coordinator

Job details

Pay

£37,338 - £44,962 a year

Job type

Permanent

Location

Canterbury CT1 3NG

Full job description

The Medical Devices Governance Team (MDGT) provides EKHUFT with assurance around medical device safety and regulatory compliance, including (but not limited to):

1. Implementation of safety alerts
2. Investigation of incidents
3. Risk management
4. Medical device training
5. Standardisation and prioritisation of devices during procurement
6. Oversight of research involving medical devices

Our Medical Devices Coordinators apply their clinical experience and knowledge to these ends. As one of our Medical Devices Coordinators, the post holder will:

1. Review medical device related incidents and investigate where required
2. Champion the safe and effective use of medical devices, and provide advice on best practice
3. Risk-assess field safety notices, coordinate action, and gather assurance
4. Work with other teams to support the procurement of new and replacement medical devices
5. Liaise with clinical staff across the Trust
6. Take part in, and lead, medical device safety projects and initiatives
7. Participate in relevant governance meetings, committees, and working groups
8. Support the roll-out of new medical equipment across the Trust
9. Support the Medical Devices Group in developing and implementing the Trust's Medical Devices strategy
10. Conduct audits of medical equipment and training records
11. Support the development and roll-out of a medical device training and competence database
12. Coordinate and deliver medical device training to clinical users
13. Facilitate the training of staff to an appropriate standard in the use and management of medical devices
14. Work within an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
15. Manage and prioritise own workload