Chief Renal Technologist

The Chief Renal Technologist will have to be able to effectively manage a range of responsibilities, including ensuring that all renal dialysis equipment in any of the haemodialysis treatment areas is fully supported and working appropriately. You will work with a small team and will be expected to lead by example and ensure that the workload is effectively prioritised and completed., The Chief Renal Technologist will be expected to develop a variety of skills including leadership, partnership working, team working, and resource management along with the opportunity to develop general management skills., Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Job description, Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

• BEng or equivalent work-based qualification in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering
• Must hold a full driving licence and have relevant business related insurance cover
Desirable
• Registered as a clinical technologist.
• Member of a professional body i.e. Association of Renal Technologists.
• Management qualification or evidence of experience
Knowledge and Training Essential
• Experience in maintenance and repair of a wide range of dialysis related medical equipment
• Experience in the use of electronic test and Measurement/fault diagnosis equipment and practical experience in the electronic/mechanical repair procedures
• Evidence of being able to service, repair and calibrate Fresenius haemodialysis equipment, multifiltrate machines and related reverse Osmosis machinery.
• Experience of working within a quality management system
• Expert understanding and knowledge of medical equipment and the environments in which it is used
• Must have expert knowledge and understanding of legislation related to medical devices
• Expert knowledge of health and safety requirements in a dialysis facility
• Evidence of the ability to undertake risk assessments i.e. Health & Safety, COSHH etc. and identify clear action plans
Experience Essential
• Experience of evaluating new renal medical equipment including assessment of clinical suitability, reliability, lifetime costs etc
• Experience of being able to effectively manage the technical services within a multiple site trust ensuring little disruption to services
• Experience of being able to prioritise workload to ensure service level agreements are not impacted.
• Experience of working at Band 6 level in Renal Services
• Experience of managing a team
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• BEng or equivalent work-based qualification in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering
• Must hold a full driving licence and have relevant business related insurance cover
Desirable
• Registered as a clinical technologist.
• Member of a professional body i.e. Association of Renal Technologists.
• Management qualification or evidence of experience
Knowledge and Training Essential
• Experience in maintenance and repair of a wide range of dialysis related medical equipment
• Experience in the use of electronic test and Measurement/fault diagnosis equipment and practical experience in the electronic/mechanical repair procedures
• Evidence of being able to service, repair and calibrate Fresenius haemodialysis equipment, multifiltrate machines and related reverse Osmosis machinery.
• Experience of working within a quality management system
• Expert understanding and knowledge of medical equipment and the environments in which it is used
• Must have expert knowledge and understanding of legislation related to medical devices
• Expert knowledge of health and safety requirements in a dialysis facility
• Evidence of the ability to undertake risk assessments i.e. Health & Safety, COSHH etc. and identify clear action plans
Experience Essential
• Experience of evaluating new renal medical equipment including assessment of clinical suitability, reliability, lifetime costs etc
• Experience of being able to effectively manage the technical services within a multiple site trust ensuring little disruption to services
• Experience of being able to prioritise workload to ensure service level agreements are not impacted.
• Experience of working at Band 6 level in Renal Services
• Experience of managing a team
  
  The work will be varied, interesting and challenging and could be in any one of 3 treatment areas including on the Russell Hall site, at Tipton Satellite Unit and Kidderminster or at any one of our home haemodialysispatients., At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)