Job summary
- 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
Employer heading

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
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
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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