Medical Devices Project Engineer

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.