UK Implementation Manager

UK Implementation Manager

Theale, Berkshire (remote based for the right candidate)

Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours (regular weekly travel)

Do you have extensive experience and a proven track record in managing medical device implementation projects, from planning and installation to clinical handover and decommissioning.

If so, our client, a leading provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) to the NHS and private healthcare sector in the UK seeks a UK Implementation Manager to join their team based at either their head office in Theale, Berkshire or remotely for the right candidate.

Please only apply for this role if you have 1^st class knowledge of medical equipment, a very good understanding of design and construction processes, experience of working on numerous build/installation projects and prior experience of working with the NHS.

At least 3 years UK based relevant work experience is required for this role.

Purpose of the Role

An experienced senior manager is required to work closely with the Head of Implementation to manage UK’s Implementation projects, this will involve planning, installation up to clinical handover, and decommissioning of medical equipment across Managed Equipment Service contracts. This leadership position ensures that the installation, and disposal of fixed and mobile medical equipment are performed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with the contract and all regulatory standards.

You will manage all of the medical equipment installations, de-installations, and design and build projects across its growing portfolio of managed equipment contracts, ensuring that all projects are completed within the agreed timescales, within budget, and meet both the Companies and our clients exacting expectations.

To achieve this you will manage the dedicated team of installation specialists, designers, and project managers, providing direction, support and project management guidance.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver numerous, complex projects within the public sector, and ideally the NHS. They should have experience managing and motivating both internal and customer stakeholders at all levels and from different disciplines to achieve the desired project deliverable.

You will possess an in depth knowledge of CDM processes involved in implementing design and construction projects on NHS sites and be familiar with JCT style contracts.

Capability Profile

• Confident, experienced manager
• Good commercial awareness
• Have an eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills, with a good client-facing capacity and be able to communicate with NHS staff at all levels
• A proven ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment
• Demonstrable experience is more desirable than formal, high level qualifications

Key Accountabilities

• Responsibility for cross site installation and turnkey programme
• Line management of the installation team, including installation specialists and project managers
• Develop annual plans and budget with Head of Implementation to meet UK’s overall budget
• Manage the turnkey P&L, ensuring that projects are delivered within the expected budget and timescales
• Attend client (NHS) facing meetings and be the point of escalation for any implementation issues
• Work closely with Business Development, supporting sales visits, providing design resource, etc
• Look at possibility of developing both design and turnkey capability both within existing contracts and externally to assist Business Development and increase revenues

Essential Experience

• Very good understanding of design & construction processes
• In depth knowledge of medical equipment
• Experience of working on numerous build/installation projects
• Experience of working with the NHS, with a thorough understanding of its
• processes and issues

Essential Skills

• Excellent Leadership and management skills
• Very good commercial and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant Professional Qualification
• Project Management Qualification

Mobility Requirements

• Role location - Theale, Reading, Berkshire, but home based could be agreed for the right candidate
• UK Travel – Regular, at least twice a week
• International Travel - Occasional

Benefits

• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants.