Medical Devices Coordinator

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced user of medical devices? Are you passionate about governance and patient safety?

We have a vacancy for a Medical Devices Coordinator, who will liaise with clinical staff on matters surrounding the life-cycle of medical devices, including specification and procurement, user training, safety alerts, and risk management.

You will need to be a registered Nurse or Midwife.

Main duties of the job

The role of Medical Devices Coordinator is varied, including activities such as conducting audits, delivering training, investigation of incidents involving medical devices, and processing medical device field safety notices.

You will coordinate between technical, clinical, and administrative teams, from a wide range of professional backgrounds, and therefore must have good communication and negotiation skills, as well as a drive towards problem-solving.

The work of the Medical Devices Governance Team involves capture and analysis of data using a range of software systems, so we are looking for someone who is good with technology, and not afraid to learn new skills.

Job responsibilities

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

• Implementation of safety alerts
• Investigation of incidents
• Standardisation and prioritisation of devices during procurement
• Oversight of research involving medical devices

As one of our Medical Devices Coordinators, the post holder will:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Minimum Degree level or equivalent qualification relevant to the applicant's background
• Registered Healthcare Professional
• Formal training in Project Management
• ECDL or other ICT qualification

Clinical skills and Experience

• Several years of clinical experience in a clinical setting, operating a range of medical devices
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain medical concepts to a non-clinical audience
• Understanding of the principles of Quality Assurance and Risk Management
• Accomplished ICT skills including Microsoft packages and database entry
• Experience of delivering training on Medical Devices
• Responsibility for the management of medical devices
• Evidence of successful project management
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulatory guidance concerning medical devices

Governance

• Evidence of successful risk management
• Experience conducting clinical audit
• Commitment to working within a Quality Management System
• Experience of implementing safety alerts, including field safety notices

Personal/professional attributes

• To have a demonstrable passion for Patient Safety
• To have a demonstrable passion for good Governance
• Willing to challenge poor practice
• A proactive and constructive approach to solving problems
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload
• Evidence of successful negotiation

Other Requirements

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• To be committed to principles of equality and diversity
• Full UK driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.