Deputy Operation Manager (Technical) inCambridge inCambridge PUBLISHED
THU 31 OCT 2024
The ideal candidate should possess substantial experience in operational management within the NHS, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should also have a good understanding of IT systems related to equipment management. The role offers a range of benefits aimed at supporting work-life balance and is open to flexible working arrangements.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 8A Deputy Operations Manager to join the dedicated operational management team within our Clinical Engineering Department.
You will work as part of the operational management team within Clinical Engineering providing support to and deputising for the Technical Services Manager, and providing operational development and management of the technical teams to ensure they achieve all their primary responsibilities.
The Clinical Engineering department is primarily concerned with providing medical device management services in terms of procurement, repair, calibration and maintenance to a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment across the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is the responsibility of Clinical Engineering to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems. The department works to ISO 9001:2and ISO 13485:2quality standards and is responsible for the management in excess of 60,000 medical devices used across the hospital and in the community throughout East Anglia.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
You will work closely with the Technical Services Manager to provide support in ensuring the smooth running and operation of the department ensuring delivery of key targets across the department. You will provide leadership and management support for the technical sections (Medical Electronics, Anaesthetics and Mechanical) within the department.
You will be enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated, enjoy working in a challenging, busy environment. A flexible approach with the capacity to meet deadlines and commitment to working as part of a team are also an important requirement.
You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequently changing priorities and have experience of managing and leading teams through change.
Previous experience of operational management is essential, alongside knowledge of budgetary systems, technical specifications, incident investigations and people management in the NHS, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and evidence of excellent team working skills.
You will have a good working knowledge of IT systems and associated software packages as well as equipment management and healthcare IT systems. Experience of medical terminology, including that specific to Medical Equipment is desirable but not essential.
About us
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th November 2024
Interview date TBC
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
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