214070 Clinical Technologist Assistant (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment) (AP)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to manage and maintain medical equipment across various clinical settings. This role involves fault finding, repairing breakdowns, and ensuring safety through regular maintenance and calibration. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting the clinical use of equipment, contributing to high standards of patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is dedicated to making reasonable adjustments for all candidates. If you are passionate about healthcare technology and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing medical equipment and performing maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical equipment management services to NHS and other customers.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Fault Finding

Repairing Breakdowns

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Checks

Calibration of Medical Equipment

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Provide medical equipment management services to a range of NHS and other customers, supporting the clinical use of a range of routine medical equipment in areas including critical care units, theatres, general wards, community and domiciliary sites. This includes fault finding, repairing breakdowns, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, safety checks and calibrating medical equipment. Tasks are performed by undertaking visual and functional checks. Planned preventative maintenance is carried out in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact David Foster on 0131 537 2168 or at [e-mail]

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .