North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Engineering Specialist - Huntingdon

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Job summary

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).

About us

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.

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-7317002-A

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Electronics or related field

Desirable

Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
Further training in clinical governance, risk, or quality systems

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and repair
Experience supporting critical care/theatre equipment
Experience supervising junior staff or trainees

Desirable

Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 13485 systems

Knowledge

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HND or higher in Clinical Engineering, Electronics or related field

Desirable

Professional registration with IPEM or Engineering Council
Further training in clinical governance, risk, or quality systems

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and repair
Experience supporting critical care/theatre equipment
Experience supervising junior staff or trainees

Desirable

Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 13485 systems

Knowledge

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)