Quality Assurance and Contract Specialist

NHS

  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Join Our Medical Technology TeamAre you a medical technology professional with a passion for diagnostic quality, compliance, and equipment lifecycle management? We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Quality Assurance and Contracts Specialist to join our expert team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.This new specialist role will lead on the development and delivery of our ultrasound Quality Assurance (QA) programme in line with IPEM Report 102 and BMUS Guidelines, ensuring every ultrasound system in the Trust meets the highest standards for patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. You will also oversee medical equipment service contracts and support our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systemsMain duties of the job
  • Lead the commissioning, baseline testing, and ongoing QA of ultrasound systems and probes, ensuring compliance with UKAS, BMUS, and IPEM requirements.
  • Analyse performance trends to inform condition-based replacement strategies, extending asset life and reducing unnecessary capital spend.
  • Manage service and maintenance contracts for medical equipment, ensuring high performance, compliance, and value for money.
  • Support internal and external audits, including UKAS accreditation and ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 compliance.
  • Provide specialist technical advice to clinical and engineering colleagues and deliver training on ultrasound QA and basic care procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records within the Trust's medical equipment management system (e.g., e-Quip).
About usPriority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number176-C-7419771Job locationsHinchingbrooke HospitalHinchingbrooke ParkHuntingdonPE29 6NTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached detailed Job Description & Person Specification for more information regarding this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached detailed Job Description & Person Specification for more information regarding this role.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and performance verification
  • Experience in managing service and maintenance contracts
  • Experience supporting quality management systems and audits
Desirable
  • Practical experience in ultrasound equipment QA in line with IPEM 102 and BMUS
Education/Knowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Medical Physics Technology, Electronics, or related field
  • Further training in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
Desirable
  • Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
  • Training in ultrasound QA methods (IPEM/BMUS)
KnowldegeEssential
  • In-depth knowledge of ultrasound systems and QA standards
  • Understanding of UKAS requirements for diagnostic imaging
  • Knowledge of healthcare risk management and regulatory frameworks
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and performance verification
  • Experience in managing service and maintenance contracts
  • Experience supporting quality management systems and audits
Desirable
  • Practical experience in ultrasound equipment QA in line with IPEM 102 and BMUS
Education/Knowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Medical Physics Technology, Electronics, or related field
  • Further training in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
Desirable
  • Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
  • Training in ultrasound QA methods (IPEM/BMUS)
KnowldegeEssential
  • In-depth knowledge of ultrasound systems and QA standards
  • Understanding of UKAS requirements for diagnostic imaging
  • Knowledge of healthcare risk management and regulatory frameworks

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