Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Managed Equipment Service (MES) and Contracts Manager

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Managed Equipment Service Contract Manager
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised individual to take on the pivotal role of Managed Equipment Service Contract Manager.
The postholder will oversee and coordinate the Managed Equipment Service for the Division of Imaging. Working to the imaging Senior Leadership Team the postholder will engage with a diverse group of senior stakeholders across the Trust, ensuring timely delivery of major equipment replacement programmes.
The postholder will also be responsible for driving compliance, from ongoing maintenance and asset availability to helpdesk support and staff training whilst navigating contracts, monitoring performance, and resolving challenges with confidence. Leading a talented business support team including the MES Coordinator and Business Support Lead.
Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for excellence—join us and play a vital part in shaping the future of clinical services!
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the Division of Imaging senior team, Estates, other Trust colleagues, Trust PFI Partners, and the MES provider, the manager will oversee the equipment replacement plan, ensuring it aligns with agreed timelines and contract terms. This role requires interpreting and resolving complex contract-related issues and effectively communicating with stakeholders to address queries. The postholder is expected to be the point of escalation between the MES provider and the Division of Imaging team to help lead and manage incidents of equipment downtime to ensure the best possible outcome for the equipment to be brought back in operation can be achieved.
- Implement project management tools to swiftly address any deviations from the DoI contracts and SLAs across all Imaging services with stakeholders within MFT and with external partners.
- Lead and participate in working groups essential for the successful execution of plans and contractual provisions, including the MES Investment Committee, Facility Infrastructure User Group, Works Group and IS Quality Assurance meetings.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including senior clinical staff, for the selection, procurement, and commissioning of new equipment or service delivery models to ensure compliance with contractual specifications and operational readiness.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.


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- We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services.
- Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jon Kitching
- Job title: Associate Director of Operations and Performance
- Email address: jon.kitching@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07435943018
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