by Admin
2. November 2008 11:29
Medtech innovator wins two business awards  WOLVERHAMPTON-BASED MEDTECH COMPANY Medical Devices Technology International (MDTi) has won two regional business prizes.
Following a highly successful year, MDTi received the Business of the Year and Business Growth Awards at the annual African Caribbean Business Federation event at Brierley Hill’s Copthorne Hotel.
MDTi was started in 2005 by its CEO, former banker Martin Levermore. His strategy was to license NHS-based intellectual property. A licensing arrangement with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Hospitals Trust enabled MDTi to sub-contract product manufacturing and develop routes to market.
In the last year, two MDTi products have become established in the global marketplace: the ‘Hook-It’, an intravenous drip solution that eliminates the need for hazardous drip stands, and the Physiomaster, an inflatable cushion that helps reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
“We are passionate in what we do and are committed to taking good ideas and turning them into reality for the good of patients locally, nationally and throughout the world,” said Martin Levermore.
“Winning the two ACBF Awards is testament to the fact we can turn innovation into commercial reality and, in addition to improving patient care, we are also creating jobs and adding value to the local economy.” |
New MES Manager joins Siemens Healthcare SIEMENS HEALTHCARE has appointed Malbinder Assi as Managed Equipment Services (MES) Manager at the Queen’s Hospital site of Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust.
The MES agreement between Siemens Healthcare and Queen’s Hospital covers the maintenance and management of all medical equipment until 2036. Malbinder’s role will include running the MES department, monitoring monthly equipment performance and implementing the investment plans to deliver the technology required.
Before joining Siemens, Malbinder was a Senior Engineer at Draeger Medical UK, where she looked after equipment maintenance at two sites in Hammersmith for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. She has worked for United Medical Enterprise (UME) Services as an equipment specialist involved in PFI projects, and for GE Clinical Services/ Telematic Biomedical Services (TBS) GB as a biomedical team leader.
Malbinder’s new role at Siemens enables her to combine her experience of PFI projects and biomedical engineering. She will manage a team of 10 Siemens personnel on site at the Trust.
 “Malbinder is a great asset to the MES team,” said Philip Peace, Business Manager of Managed Equipment Services for Siemens Healthcare. “We look forward to her contribution in leading our Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals onsite team and steering our PFI MES agreement to ensure that it meets all targets.” | Cambridge Consultants appoints new Head of Drug Delivery MEDTECH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS has appointed David Blakey to lead its Drug Delivery campaign.
Blakey will take the company’s Drug Delivery business forward at a time of rapid growth in the use of innovative technologies to control and target drug therapies.
 Cambridge Consultants’ Drug Delivery team has a track record of delivering solutions such as Conix, which uses advanced powder dispersion technologies to deliver drugs into the deep lung. The team’s scope includes inhalation, injection and coating systems.
“Cambridge Consultants has a quite unique level of competence... which, combined with a deep understanding of client needs and market requirements through user-centred design, makes for a compelling product design and development service,” said Blakey. “The company’s credentials in the drug delivery market are well established, and I am excited by the prospect of building on these strong foundations.
“I am also keen to exploit the new possibilities in advanced medical systems... For example, there are fascinating opportunities to address challenges presented by a user-centred design process, from adding electronic control and monitoring to novel drug delivery devices.”
David Ellis, Director of Cambridge Consultants’ Medical Technologies Group, commented: “The medtech sector is becoming increasingly innovative in terms of the application of new technologies, and David’s experience of the drug delivery space together with his fresh perspective will enable us to remain at the leading edge of the field.” |
Oberoi gives voice to sisters KAVITA OBEROI, MD of healthcare IT consultancy Oberoi Consulting, has appeared in the Channel 4 TV programme The Secret Millionaire.
After ‘going underground’ to make the TV programme in Birmingham, Kavita has become a Director of women’s support centre Martha’s Oasis. She is working with them to make ‘Sisters with Voices’ – a development programme to help young girls fulfil their potential – available nationwide.
 “When you work with causes at a grass roots level and really understand what they are trying to achieve, it would have been selfish not to offer my expertise,” said Kavita. “Running a charity is just like running a business, the same acumen and experience from a business perspective applies.”
Martha’s Oasis has found Kavita’s personal involvement more valuable than her donation of £25,000. A number of schools and councils have purchased the ‘Sisters with Voices’ programme as a result of The Secret Millionaire.
“It was the best experience of my life,” Kavita said of making the programme and meeting a number of voluntary workers. “I now find more satisfaction and get greater adrenaline surges from my charity endeavours than from making money.”
Copies of The Secret Millionaire and ‘Sisters with Voices’ are available on request from admin@oberoi-consulting.com. |
Nisha Notay joins Evolve  HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COMPANY EVOLVE Selection has appointed Nisha Notay to its rapidly expanding team. Nisha’s new role is Recruitment Account Manager in the Eastern region of the UK. She will be working closely with client companies and job-seekers.
The co-directors of Evolve, Chris and Andy Anderson, said: “Nisha’s background and personality will make a significant contribution to our rapidly developing company. Nisha has a strong scientific background combined with commercial sales experience over the last four years, and we feel this will enable her to deal very effectively with both our clients and candidates alike within the healthcare sales sector.”
Nisha commented: “I am very excited to join and contribute to the continual development and success of the Evolve Selection team at a crucial stage in the company’s growth plans.”
To speak confidentially with Nisha, phone 0844 357 7332. For more information, visit www.evolveselection.co.uk. |
Advance offers training in sales HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COMPANY ADVANCE RECRUITMENT has responded to client demand by offering medical sales training in partnership with specialist training company Exceedium.
Advance can now offer dedicated and competitively priced sales and key account management training for healthcare sales professionals. The course is delivered by Charles Hughes, a National Sales Manager with 20 years’ successful experience of selling into the NHS and managing sales people.
The straightforward course equips the sales person to use a ‘system’ that gives them the edge over their competitors. It allows the experienced to go back to basics and the new sales recruit to make a strong start. The presenter interacts purposefully with the trainees, and displays wit and empathy. The course aims to equip sales professionals to face the challenges (both new and familiar) of ‘Successful System Selling’. |
STAR welcomes Nigel Elliott to its team  HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COMPANY STAR has recruited Nigel Elliott to its Account Director team. The continued expansion of this team reflects the rapid and consistent growth of the contracting and outsourcing business.
With over 17 years in the healthcare industry, Nigel brings a wealth of industry experience across first and second line management and project management. He has headed up a number of contract teams within the healthcare and pharma sectors.
Nigel will be accountable for the operational delivery of a number of recent business wins for STAR, specialising in flexible resourcing, hot spot teams and geo-tailoring.
Nigel commented that he joined STAR due to its “absolute commitment and dedication to delivering the exceptional for their clients. STAR’s recruitment heritage means that ‘time to fill’ and candidate quality for contract roles is second to none.” He is looking forward to a busy year. |
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