Clinical Engineering Technologist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Engineering Technologist to join a large team in a busy medical equipment servicing unit. This post ...
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge.Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who dont meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.This will be face to face interviews only as we need to conduct practical tests as part of the interview process. Please ensure you can attend face to face before applying.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the country. It includes Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital, Ropewalk House and the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). The Trust provides acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities and has about 1,800 beds and 100 wards.The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department is a large service that includes both clinical and support sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team environment.
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good quality academic qualifications in engineering / technology; HNC/HND or equivalent + post-qualification training.
- Additional theoretical knowledge acquired through CPD (professional short courses, personal study, conferences)
- Working towards RCT registration
Desirable
- Honours degree in Clinical Technology/Electronics or equivalent
- Registered Clinical Technologist
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a technologist.
- Experience in fault diagnosis.
- Specialist knowledge on the maintenance and repair of a range of medical devicess
- Use of Office and other equipment specific software packages.
- Disassembly and reassembly skills
- Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical electronic engineering
- Ability to use equipment management data bases
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working in a Health care setting
- Knowledge of MHRA Managing Medical Devices April 2015
- At least 2 years' experience as a technologist
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Able to communicate complex and varied information across professional boundaries to a range of staff both inside and outside the organisation.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Interpretation of legislation/policy/complex test results where there is no precedent
- Analysis and interpretation of engineering test results.
- Investigate and manage causes of problems with users/ patients / equipment, escalating to managers if required
- Use of special computer packages.
Planning & organisation skills
Essential
- Plan programmes of work within own service and other services, involving a wide range of other professionals.
- Work independently and under pressure, prioritising workloads .
Physical skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to lift items of equipment up to 15kg, following Trust manual handling policy and practices.
- Ability to work in small or awkward spaces; when installing or maintaining equipment
- Able to calibrate and test equipment with small margins of error
- Colour vision and good eyesight
Other
Essential
- Be able to work within broad occupational policies and establish how these should be interpreted for the Trust
- Full UK driving licence
- Compassionate - demonstrates a caring nature towards patients, colleagues and the public.
How to apply
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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