Clinical Engineering Team Leader
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Team Lead for Theatres and Anaesthetic Medical Device maintenance Team within Clinical Engineering. The Clinical Engineering department, within the He...
- Manages a team of technicians/engineers providing expertise in one or more technologies, work processes and clinical disciplines.
- Manages and leads in the selection and recruitment of new staff.
- Performs Individual Performance Reviews on members of their team or delegates this task as appropriate.
- Manages and leads on disciplinary and performance issues in relation to members of their team.
- Authorises leave ensuring minimum staffing levels and operation effectiveness are maintained during core hours.
- Manages and monitors sickness and absence of members of their team.
- Plans work of members of their team, as required.
- Proactively manages prioritisation and allocation of incoming work to ensure that staff resources are effectively employed, and customer needs are fulfilled. And ensures completion in compliance with the Quality System.
- Responsible for agreeing staffing cover in the event of sickness, annual leave or absence from the department, deputising for other Team Leaders and occasionally for Clinical Engineering Management.
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven competence in senior technical role associated with the use, management and development of engineering technologies
- Proven Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Standard for Quality Management Systems
- Extensive practical demonstrable experience in electro-mechanical engineering workshop practices and techniques
- Demonstrable experience in team management
- Knowledge of MHRA Managing Medical Devices - April 2015
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 6 degree or equivalent level of knowledge and demonstrable experience
- Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Registration on a register for Clinical Technologists or with Engineering Council
Aptitudes and abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to influence, inspire and champion people and issues.
- Comprehensive leadership skills
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
- Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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