Medical Engineering Team
Medical Engineering Team
The Medical Engineering department within Harrogate Integrated Facilities provides a dedicated technical service supporting the safe and compliant operation of medical devices across Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
The service operates in accordance with Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance and national standards, ensuring the ongoing safety, accuracy, and reliability of medical equipment used in clinical care, both at HDFT and within the community.
Core Functions:
- Equipment Testing and Maintenance – Regular inspection, functional testing, and calibration of a wide range of medical devices to maintain clinical effectiveness and adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Corrective Repairs – Fault diagnosis and repair of medical equipment, covering both urgent on-site interventions and in-depth workshop-based restorations, with the aim of minimising equipment downtime.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) – Scheduled maintenance programmes aligned with manufacturer requirements and regulatory best practice, designed to reduce the risk of failure and extend equipment longevity.
- Regulatory Compliance and Governance – Oversight of medical device safety in line with MHRA guidance, including coordination of responses to Field Safety Notices (FSNs), Medical Device Alerts (MDAs), and local governance processes.
- Third-Party Contract Management – Administration and oversight of service contracts with external maintenance providers for specialist medical equipment. This includes performance monitoring, compliance assurance, and supplier liaison.
- Asset Lifecycle Management – –End-to-end support for medical devices from acquisition and commissioning to decommissioning and disposal. All activity is underpinned by a centralised asset management system to ensure traceability and governance.
The Medical Engineering department forms an integral part of the Trust’s clinical support infrastructure, ensuring that equipment used in patient care is maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness.
Contact:
Tel: 01423 555801 or 01423 555802
