Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Engineering
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-C-7256225
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Hinchingbrooke
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Engineering Technician - Huntingdon
Band 5
Job overview
Join Our Clinical Engineering Team
Are you a technically skilled professional with a passion for ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence through medical technology? We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Engineering Technician to join our dedicated team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and commissioning a wide range of medical and healthcare equipment used across multiple clinical settings—from wards and theatres to critical care and emergency departments. You’ll play a central role in keeping our equipment safe, compliant, and fully operational to support patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment where you’ll collaborate with clinical staff and fellow engineers to ensure that essential medical equipment performs to the highest standards.
Why Join Us?
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust offers an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and staff every day.
We are committed to your ongoing professional development and offer:
- A structured induction programme.
- Opportunities for continued professional training and development (CPD).
- A varied and rewarding career in a forward-thinking Clinical Engineering team.
- Generous NHS benefits, including pension scheme and annual leave entitlements.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver preventative maintenance, servicing, calibration, and repairs on a broad range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical medical devices.
- Support the commissioning and acceptance of new medical equipment.
- Diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions on patient-connected and life-support systems.
- Provide technical advice and support to clinical staff, promoting safe and effective equipment use.
- Work across various departments, occasionally under pressure, to support urgent clinical needs.
- Maintain meticulous technical records in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards and Trust protocols.
- Contribute to training, continuous improvement, and development initiatives within the Clinical Engineering service.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person specification
Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HNC or Level 4 qualification in Clinical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Further technical or vocational training (e.g., medical device servicing courses)
- Working towards professional registration (EngTech)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with electronic or electromechanical systems
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS or healthcare engineering experience
- Experience using a CMMS (e.g., e-Quip)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of medical equipment safety and function
- Familiarity with health and safety practices
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of standards such as IEC 62353, UK MDR
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Terry Crafer
- Job title
- Clinical Engineering Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480416149
- Additional information
Andrew Haywood
Clinical Engineering Specialist
01480416149
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