Total 9 engineering job vacancies in nottingham nottinghamshire ng7 2ws

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are an 11-18 academy based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham.

Since joining the Outwood Family in 2012, our students have achieved impressive exam result success.

We have created an educational environment where staff and students constantly strive to improve; where teachers sharpen their skills and expand their repertoires to deliver an outstanding learning experience; and where teachers, classroom assistants, mentors, tutors, inclusion support assistants and students operate as a seamless team. This enables everybody, staff and students, to not only see but also help fulfil the potential in each other. Following its latest visit, Ofsted noted that our ‘teachers and support staff comment positively about the opportunities they have for regular training to develop their skills.’

We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

We look to inspire students to be aspirational young people. We are open, friendly and welcoming with great students and a team of very dedicated, talented staff.

Currently the school offers Engineering, Hospitality and Catering and Electronics qualifications at Key Stage 4. From September 2024 we are also offering a GCSE option in Design and Technology. We are looking for a candidate who is confident to offer all or some of the subjects above at KS4 as well as being able to deliver our KS3 curriculum.

Purpose of the job:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated subject area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and outcomes.

What the school offers its staff

What will we do for you?

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

Further details about the role

Outwood Academy Portland is located a short drive off the A1 and M1, making it easily accessible from a large range of locations

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact us if they have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the academy. Come and see what we are all about!

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can develop and grow with the company? Are you hard working, reliable and looking for a long-term role? If this sounds like you apply today with your CV.
You will work for an engineering company learning all aspects of the role before specialising in one.
The roles you will cover include:
Fabricating
Painting and powder coating
Machine operating
Component retrieval
Press brake operating
Assembling
Grinding/welding
The best performers, with the best attitude and willingness to work hard, will be offered a full-time position after 13 – 15 weeks.

You do not need to have experience for this role, we are looking for:
• Great attitude
• Willingness to work hard
• Desire learn
• Desire for a long-term position
• People that are adaptable and happy to work different areas of the factory

Temp to perm position

Hours of work are 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday

Paying £11.44 per hour!
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESClinical TechnicalProvide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department. Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters. Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure. Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly. Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected. Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime. Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings. Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients. Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas. Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator. Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers directives and instructions. Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment. Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out. In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters. Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required. Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs. Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment. Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels. Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holders care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages. Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate. Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment. Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used. Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards. ManagerialParticipate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown. Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures. Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy. Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records. Teaching, Training and ResearchRegularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment. Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility. Supervise Trainees on placement. Give presentations at seminars and training courses. Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research. Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment. Professional Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines. Miscellaneous Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge. Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who dont meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are seeking to appoint an experienced engineer as a Band 6 Senior Radiotherapy Physics Practitioner (Linac Engineering) within the radiotherapy physics department at Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering (or similar) and some experience in linac engineering in a clinical setting. However, this post may also suit a candidate who is experienced as a field service engineer or who has an aptitude for fault-finding on highly complex equipment. The work involves both preventative and corrective work on complex accelerators including analogue and digital control, High voltage and high current devices, high energy radiofrequency equipment, networking and mechanical work.

The Radiotherapy Engineering Section provides linac engineering services on behalf of Radiotherapy Physics in the Medical Physics and Clinical engineering Department. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focused support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This takes the form of pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment with the aim of maintaining patient treatment targets. The clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer hardware/software and networking, gas, high vacuum, laser, high voltage, water-cooling and safety systems.
The post holder is required to exercise a high level of flexibility, initiative, and tenacity. Working at all times to extremely high standards, maintaining safety and being accountable.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with treatment radiographers, clinical scientist and medical staff to discuss concerns regarding machine behavior, identify faults, repair equipment, liaise with and work alongside equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary or appropriate.

Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion Exceed wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities. Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation and Monaco. We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Technical
Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department.

Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters.

Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure.

Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly.

Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected.

Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime.

Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings.

Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients.

Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas.

Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator.

Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers’ directives and instructions.

Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment.

Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out.

In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters.

Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required.

Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs.

Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment.



Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels.

Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed.

Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder’s care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages.

Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate.

Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment.

Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used.

Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards.

Managerial
Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown.

Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures.

Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy.

Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records.

Teaching, Training and Research
Regularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment.

Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility.

Supervise Trainees on placement.

Give presentations at seminars and training courses.

Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research.

Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment.

Professional

Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines.

Miscellaneous

Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Engineering Technologist to join a large team in a busy medical equipment servicing unit.

This post is ideal for an experienced Technologist looking to progress their career in a challenging and busy environment. Alternatively we are looking for a Technologist seeking to improve their experience and capabilities.

This post will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

We are looking to appoint into this post from the 1st September 2024.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this vacancy.

Main duties will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the country. It includes Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, a facility in Nottingham City Centre where hearing services are based. The Trust provides acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities and has about 1,800 beds and 100 wards.

The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department is a large service that includes both clinical and support sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team environment.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge.

Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who don’t meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Support and Wellbeing Service, part of the Student and Campus Life Division, as a Support and Wellbeing Manager, linking closely with students in the Faculty of Engineering.

This is a challenging role, managing as small team of staff who provide frontline wellbeing support to students as part of a wider wellbeing network. This role will primarily be based on the University Park, and some cross-campus work may be required.

Students can be referred into the Support and Wellbeing team via academic or support staff or may choose to seek support themselves and self-refer. Our support can be accessed in a variety of ways with students being advised via face-to-face appointments, video calls, telephone appointments, or by email.

An important part or the role will be leading a team who advise students with difficult or challenging wellbeing circumstances, supporting them to follow the relevant university policies and processes and access specialist wellbeing services. You will provide some direct wellbeing support to students, however the main elements of the role will be team management, working with colleagues across the University and building networks with other staff within the Faculty of Engineering.

You will have a degree or relevant experience, knowledge of Higher Education academic culture and have previous advice work experience, or equivalent. You will be highly motivated, organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating sound judgment under pressure. We welcome applications from people committed to delivering a high quality, professional service to our students and academics, and have a pro-active and flexible attitude to work.

We welcome applications from everyone and value the varied perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people who are currently underrepresented in wellbeing support in the UK, such as racially minoritized backgrounds.

This position is offered on a permanent, full time basis. Hours are full-time (36.25 hrs per week) which will usually involve a minimum of 4 days per week on campus with one day a week home working. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Matt Orton, tel: 0115 84 67148 Or email matt.orton@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We now have an exciting opportunity to join the Trust and lead the Clinical Engineering service.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Healthcare Scientist to join the Science and Technology Directorate as Head of Clinical Engineering at Nottingham University Hospitals. The Science and Technology Directorate sits within the Clinical Support Division and provides a wide range of expert clinical and scientific services within the Trust and to a range of external customers.

The Head of Clinical Engineering leads the service of high calibre scientists, engineers, technologists, nurses, managers and administrative staff. They provide expert advice on regulatory and legal compliance, healthcare technology management and all aspects of medical device governance and management. This includes both operational medical equipment services (approval and commissioning of new equipment, maintenance and support of in-service equipment and medical equipment library services) and specialist medical devices services (medical devices training and competency, medical devices safety, medical engineering and instrumentation and health technology assessment).

The post holder’s mission will be to maximise the potential of healthcare technology for the benefit of patients while minimising the risks. Liaising closely with the Chief Scientist, they will develop and deliver the vision and strategy for the service.

They will lead research and innovation in Clinical Engineering, setting the vision for medical devices technology and influencing the Trust’s strategy as well as a range of research and innovation programmes and projects in collaboration with a variety of stakeholder groups (in health and social care, industry and academia). The Centre for Healthcare Equipment and Technology Adoption (CHEATA), is based at QMC and the post holder will provide leadership and direction; acting as an expert supporting commercial and academic programmes.

Acting as Secretary to the Trust’s Medical Devices Management Committee, they will provide trust-wide leadership of medical devices safety and governance, helping to set Trust policy and manage risks on behalf of the corporate governance teams.

Engaging in regional, national and international groups to develop best practice, standards and guidelines, including discussions with regulatory and professional bodies in the UK and beyond.

Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), hold a PhD (or demonstrate equivalent experience) and membership of an appropriate professional body is essential.

The post holder will be based at QMC but expected to work across other Trust sites.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is the 4th largest acute hospital trusts in the UK. The Trust has an annual income of £1.2 billion, 87 wards and circa 1,700 beds across 3 main sites. We are now one of the leading and busiest acute Trusts in England, employing almost 18,000 staff. We provide services to over 4.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire and also provide specialist services to a further 3-4 million people from neighbouring counties each year.

We have achieved a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma. We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures. Nottingham is the only NHS Trust and University partnership in the country to have three successful bids for Biomedical Research Units in hearing, digestive diseases and respiratory medicine.

As a teaching trust we have a strong relationship with our colleagues at the University of Nottingham and other universities across the East Midlands, including Loughborough University. As such we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
1. Main Duties
• Be accountable for the delivery of the Clinical Engineering service, providing leadership and strategic direction to the service in response to changing demand and developments in technology.
• Act as the expert advisor to the Trust in relation to medical device technology.
• Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with clinical staff and managers in other divisions, corporate services and external services.
• Identify resource needs for clinical and service developments, leading on bids for funding for staffing, equipment and projects.
• Review service provision and produce a service strategy along with annual plans and objectives.
• Prioritise service work in accordance with departmental and Trust requirements. Formulate and adjust plans and strategies for delivering and developing services in response to emerging clinical, political, scientific, technical and business requirements
• Produce reports, business cases and policy documents in relation to incidents, service development, legislation, procedures, performance review and audit.
• Attend management meetings as required, including regular meetings with senior managers in the Science and Technology Directorate.
1. Clinical Scientific
• The post holder will work with the Executive Director responsible for Medical Devices (or their delegated deputy) to establish and develop a Trust-wide strategy for healthcare technology and an associated suite of policies and procedures to ensure governance and management of medical devices across the Trust.
• Be professionally accountable for ensuring the safe use of medical devices in the Trust. Act as Trust expert for all medical device issues including those related to regulation and risk.
• Provide expert scientific advice and managerial/administrative support to departmental and Trust committees related to medical device management.
• Develop policies and procedures relating to medical devices and their regulation. Use the highest level of judgement to analyse, interpret and compare conflicting information where expert opinion differs and present highly-complex information to trust committees enabling their understanding of the key issues.
• Ensure that suitably qualified staff within the service undertake the actions required of the MHRA MDSO for medical devices, to ensure Trust compliance through a robust system. Ensuring Device Alerts and information from other relevant sources, including manufacturers and safety organisations, are efficiently disseminated, and progress on actions is monitored to ensure implementation can be reported by the required deadline.
• Anticipate the impact of future regulation and legislation on working practices, identify resource implications and formulate long-term strategic plans for the development of policy.
• Develop scientific and risk-based approaches to improving the cost-effectiveness of healthcare technology management activities and implement these with clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Advise and support the Trust (including clinical managers, Capital, Estates and Facilities, IT, Procurement, and senior managers) and external customers on all aspects of medical devices, including risk assessment and safety issues in the areas of medical equipment selection, specification for procurement, installation arrangements, user training, appropriate maintenance arrangements and decommissioning.
• In co-operation with the Patient Safety Advisers, Health and Safety Advisers for the trust and the clinical governance and risk management committees, ensure advice and support is provided to adverse incident investigations involving medical devices. This will include the provision of expert knowledge regarding device design, manufacturing and production standards and interactions with other devices and/or the environment associated with an adverse incident.
• Ensure appropriate Quality Management System(s) are maintained within the Clinical Engineering Service to minimise clinical risk to patients and organisational risks to the Trust.
1. Financial and Resource Management
• Has responsibility, as budget holder, to ensure by forward planning, routine monitoring and appropriate action, that budgets, the income from SLAs and external contracts are balanced against expenditure.
• Ensure a robust system for recording, analysing and reporting staff activity is maintained and used to improve effectiveness and efficiency in the use of staff and other resources.
• Ensure accurate reporting of the Key Performance Indicators required by service users.
• Ensure financial recording and management of activities within the service, and relevant equipment assets, is organised to comply with Standing Financial Instructions, is auditable and enables the service to deliver the required services within agreed budget arrangements.
• Ensure development of a robust medical device management system to track medical devices through purchase, maintenance, repair, clinical incidents in use and decommissioning. This will include devices loaned to the community and owned by other organisations.
• Monitor areas in which Clinical Engineering can offer its services (including CHEATA) to external customers, enabling expertise to be maintained within the service and generating additional revenue for the Trust.
1. People Planning
• Be responsible for workforce planning, ensuring appropriate workforce through recruiting, training and developing staff to achieve an appropriate skill-mix to meet current and future service demands.
• Create an environment in which all staff in the department have opportunities to influence development and planning, by ensuring open and effective working.
• Create an environment in which all staff in the department have the opportunities to develop and grow and reach their potential.
• Ensure staff are appraised and managed effectively and that individual training and development plans are in place.
• Follow Trust procedures and policies including disciplinary and grievance procedures, complaints against staff and staff recruitment policies.
1. Research & Development
• Establish, develop and continually review a research and innovation strategy that aligns with local, regional and national priorities and maximises the opportunities of Clinical Engineering to influence future generations of healthcare technology for the benefit of patients and the health and social care system.
• Providing senior research leadership for the department and across the Trust, acting as a mentor and role model for future research leaders.
• Develop relationships with relevant partners, academic organisations and industry, leading to developing and undertaking collaborative research that furthers the Trust and department’s standing with regard to professional knowledge, workforce training, innovation and research.
• Develop relationships with a range of stakeholders in the healthcare technology innovation space, including industry, academia, health and social care organisations, charities, patients groups, UKRI and NIHR funded partners, trade and professional support organisations, ensuring that Clinical Engineering is seen as a credible partner for all such groups in the advancement of health technology research and innovation.
• Establish, develop and manage an active research portfolio, applying for grants and other funding sources and undertaking research in line with service strategies, Trust and national priorities.
• Create an environment in which all staff in the department have opportunities to engage with research and innovation, identifying and suggesting research ideas and influencing research strategies.
• Support and assist clinical departments in research and development, ensuring that novel instrumentation, equipment and technology is safe and appropriate before use (whether for device investigation or supporting clinical research).
• Be responsible for the management of projects to develop prototype or novel medical devices and ensure that development work within the Service is carried out within a structured quality system covering device design and manufacture.
• Accountable for the Centre for Healthcare Equipment And Technology Adoption (CHEATA), providing leadership and direction and acting as an expert supporting commercial and academic programmes.
• Identify and obtain development funding as required and ensure intellectual property issues are resolved.
• Oversee the design of prototype medical devices, including the modification of existing equipment. Integrate conflicting elements and work to national standards when identifying, evaluating and selecting solutions.
1. Professional
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in science, technology and equipment management methodologies and their application to medicine and healthcare.
• Attend and participate in relevant seminars and courses as part of Continuing Professional Development and personal development plans to further the work of the department.
• Engage in regional, national and international groups to develop best practice, standards and guidelines, including discussions with regulatory and professional bodies in the UK and beyond (as appropriate).
• Maintain HCPC registration.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Dec 2023

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Engineering Records Supervisor
RAF Syerston
Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN
Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)
£29,240 per annum plus benefits

Here at Serco, we support the development of the RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers, and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation. We maintain and manage their fleet of gliders and as our Engineering Records Supervisor you will be responsible for the collation of aircraft engineering data and maintain activity returns, and the population of electronic support and planning files used by the Glider Maintenance Section (GMS) and RAF Viking management authorities.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

- Maintaining all records including hard-copy documents and electronic databases pertaining to aircraft including:

- Aircraft Form 700 Section 7
- Record cards and associated documents for each aircraft including Airframe, Engineering, Assemblies, and Components.
- Maintaining an archive of Maintenance Work Orders, Work Packs, and other Life Documents of the Viking Fleet.
- Electronic recording of Flying hours, Launches, Spin data, and Operators.
- Electronic recording of the Application of Special Instructions and Concessions.
- Electronic recording of Faults (Fault Trending) and Locally Manufactured aircraft parts.
- Issue numbers and record Supplementary Maintenance Requirements.


- Ensure aircraft Short Forecast Sheets are reviewed and updated at intervals no greater than next Minor Servicing.
- Liaising with all sections within the GMS to resolve errors made in aircraft documentation.
- Ensuring that F724 Flight Data records are correctly updated and entering the details into the Flight Data Monitoring System (FDMS).
- Producing statistics detailing flying hour/landing/launches monthly.
- Produce aircraft statistical and engineering data as required by the customer or the Company.


What you’ll need to do the role

- Be a Qualified Aircraft Mechanical (Propulsion/Airframe) Technician – (City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent or higher qualification).
- Previous employment within a Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) is not essential but would be desirable.
- Working knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance documentation and publications.
- Be IT literate (specifically Word and Excel to an advanced level).
- Experience in civilian industry or Armed Forces in a relevant trade group.
- Ideally will have held certifying staff signature authorisation to 3rd signature level within the last 12-months.
- Self-motivated and able to process complex systems and logically think through problems.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and good communication skills.
- Flexible in approach to working hours and a changing environment.


What we offer

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- An early finish on a Friday,
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive app, Health Cash Plans, and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.



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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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