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York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP) Medical Engineering - Contracts and Project Manager

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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Job summary

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Base - York or Scarborough

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Contract & Project Manager to join the Medical Engineering team at York Teaching Hospitals Facilities Management LLP. The successful candidate may be based at either York or Scarborough

Reporting to the Head of Medical Engineering, you will lead the Contract and Administration Team and be responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of medical equipment contracts, procurement activities and departmental projects. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, delivering value for money and supporting the safe and effective use of medical devices across the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for a contract or project management professional looking to lead service improvements and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare support services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Lead and manage the Contract and Administration Team.
• Manage medical equipment contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Lead procurement and tendering activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Deliver Medical Engineering projects and service improvements.
• Support departmental budget management and cost-saving initiatives.
• Produce business cases, reports and governance documentation.
• Maintain compliance with NHS, MHRA and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Head of Medical Engineering when required.

About us

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8222667-CP-FM

Job locations

York hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent professional qualification in Procurement, Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, Healthcare Management, or a related subject.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to contract, procurement or project management
• oRecognised Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, Agile PM, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oManagement qualification (ILM Level 5+, CMI, Diploma in Management, NHS Leadership Programme, etc.).
• oCurrent driving license.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExpert procurement and contract management knowledge with experience of delivering and leading services
• oExperience of managing contracts and service level agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• oHigh level IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets and reporting systems
• oExperience of budget management and financial monitoring.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
• oStrong planning, organisational and workload management skills.
• oAbility to travel between Trust sites as required

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• I'm compassionate and think about what others need
• I help services and teams connect to deliver the best possible outcomes
• I lead by example demonstrating awareness of the impact of my behaviours
• I promote an environment that is free from discrimination

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent professional qualification in Procurement, Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, Healthcare Management, or a related subject.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to contract, procurement or project management
• oRecognised Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, Agile PM, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oManagement qualification (ILM Level 5+, CMI, Diploma in Management, NHS Leadership Programme, etc.).
• oCurrent driving license.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExpert procurement and contract management knowledge with experience of delivering and leading services
• oExperience of managing contracts and service level agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• oHigh level IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets and reporting systems
• oExperience of budget management and financial monitoring.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
• oStrong planning, organisational and workload management skills.
• oAbility to travel between Trust sites as required

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• I'm compassionate and think about what others need
• I help services and teams connect to deliver the best possible outcomes
• I lead by example demonstrating awareness of the impact of my behaviours
• I promote an environment that is free from discrimination

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

York hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

York hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Engineering

Jason Wilsher

[email protected]

01723236309

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8222667-CP-FM

Job locations

York hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

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