Medical Devices Project Engineer
Agency Reference Number: J66369

Venn Group is currently working with an NHS Trust, based in London, who are recruiting for a Medical Devices Connectivity Engineer. Expected to project manage, as part of a team, the connectivity and security of medical devices and their integration with clinical information systems in line with the Trust.

Rate: £49,036 - £55,049 per annum dependant on experience (plus benefits)

Location: London

Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Job Responsibilities:

To proactively identify the needs of the Trust from a medical devices connectivity point of view and produce an action plan, as part of a team, to meet these requirements
To carry out the aforementioned action plan with close collaboration with colleagues in Clinical Engineering and in ICT
To visit and spend time in clinical areas in order to understand clinical workflows, solve problems and form excellent working relationships with clinicians
To support Clinical Engineering colleagues in the evaluation and selection of medical technology to ensure compliance, compatibility and futureproofing
To write business cases to highlight the financial resources needed for, and returns from, a connectivity solution
To provide expert advice and input for new integration projects led by ICT or other departments, including options, costs, risks and clinical and operational implications
As part of a team, to monitor and maintain existing implemented connectivity systems, and support and teach the Medical Devices Technical Services section in providing first-line support to these systems
Analyse and manage information governance and cybersecurity risks related to medical devices

The ideal candidate will have:

BEng or BSc degree in a science or engineering subject, or equivalent in depth experience and training
Experience with connecting devices or systems (medical or non-medical) via TCP/IP, RS232 or other hardware or software interfaces
A basic recognition of DICOM and HL7 and their practical uses

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.