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Main area
Clinical Engineering
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-C-7317002-A
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2025 23:59

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Engineering Specialist - Huntingdon

Band 6

Job overview

Are you an experienced Clinical Engineering professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive and technically skilled Clinical Engineering Specialist to join our expert team based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

As a key member of the Clinical Engineering service, you will take on enhanced responsibilities in the support, management, and continuous improvement of medical devices across our Trust. This specialist role requires advanced technical expertise and independent problem-solving in high-risk, complex clinical environments—supporting equipment that is critical to patient care.

Main duties of the job

·         Deliver advanced fault diagnosis, repair, calibration, and maintenance of high-dependency and life-critical medical equipment.

·         Lead on the commissioning, acceptance, and risk assessment of new medical devices and technologies.

·         Act as a technical specialist across multiple equipment types, including theatre systems, ventilators, infusion devices, patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, and mobility aids.

·         Provide authoritative technical advice and operational support to clinical staff, engineering colleagues, and Trust managers.

·         Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Band 5 Technicians and apprentices.

·         Contribute to equipment lifecycle planning, policy development, procurement reviews, and compliance assurance.

·         Support ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and lead service improvement initiatives.

·         Maintain accurate and auditable records using the Trust’s medical equipment management system (e.g., e-Quip).

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Electronics or related field
Desirable criteria
  • Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
  • Further training in clinical governance, risk, or quality systems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and repair
  • Experience supporting critical care/theatre equipment
  • Experience supervising junior staff or trainees
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 13485 systems

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • In-depth knowledge of medical devices and standards
  • Understanding of healthcare risk and regulatory frameworks

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Terry Crafer
Job title
Clinical Engineering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01480 416149
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