UHNM Team of the Month: Clinical Technology

The team responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of medical devices across University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been named UHNM Team of the Month after achieving a significant national accreditation milestone.

Clinical Technology was nominated by Lorraine Whitehead, director of estates, facilities and PFI, after successfully passing their BSI ISO 13485:2016 surveillance audit with zero non-conformities.

The internationally recognised standard sets out strict requirements for how medical devices are managed and maintained.

Achieving a zero non-conformity result shows the consistency of the team’s work and gives real confidence that everything is being done to a high standard.

Lorraine said: “This is an exceptional achievement, particularly given the stringent requirements of ISO 13485. It demonstrates that the team consistently meets regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of safety, reliability and performance. It not only enhances our external reputation but also provides strong internal assurance that our systems and practices are of a consistently high standard.

“I’m incredibly proud of the whole team. It reflects their commitment to excellence, which they demonstrate time and again, and they are a real source of pride across UHNM.

“It’s about everything they do every day. They set the standard for the rest of our estates, facilities and PFI services.

“It’s not just the accreditation, it’s the way the team works together, supports one another and maintains those high standards consistently. That really comes across and makes a big difference.”

The team were presented with their award by Dr Simon Constable, chief executive.

Dr Constable said: “The team was nominated following the success of their ISO accreditation, which is a significant achievement.

“It provides real assurance across the organisation and reduces pressure by giving confidence that those standards are being consistently met. External accreditation like this makes a real difference, particularly in services that support critical infrastructure.

“This is the first time the team has won Team of the Month, and they should be very proud. It is a fantastic achievement and very well deserved.

“We are seeing more teams working towards similar standards across UHNM, and the principles are the same. The team is showing what good looks like.”