216865 - Specialist Clinical Technologist (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Specialist Clinical Technologist to join the Medical Equipment Management Service at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing technical support in the management and repair of a wide range of medical devices, with an emphasis on teamwork and effective communication. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a leading healthcare provider.

Benefits

Support for career development

Focus on workplace diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in medical equipment management and repair.
• Self-motivated with a focus on quality and patient services.
• Ability to travel and work at various hospitals and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for service and repair work on medical devices.
• Ensure the day-to-day running of medical equipment management services.
• Work across various clinical specialities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical support

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Methodical approach

Education

SCQF level 9 in electrical/electronic discipline

Job description

Department of Medical Physics, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

Specialist Clinical Technologist (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment)

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours/week): 1 Post.

Salary Scale: Band 6 (£39,912 - £48,635)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the Medical Equipment Management Service at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, to support the delivery of a medical equipment management service.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, enthusiastic, conscientious and technically capable individual able to join a team providing medical equipment management services within NHS Lothian. Based at the Western General Hospital, you will provide technical support as part of a team carrying out service and repair work on a wide range of medical devices. You will be qualified to SCQF level 9, or higher, in an electrical / electronic discipline, or have equivalent training and experience. We are looking for applicants who are self-motivated and experienced in medical equipment management able to work effectively within the team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is a flexible and methodical approach to the required tasks. This post may involve travelling and working at various hospitals and clinics in Lothian.

The Medical Equipment Management service has a track record of developing staff to enhance career opportunities. With a clear focus on quality and patient services, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing an equipment management service for a wide range of medical equipment. You will work across many clinical specialities, supporting the delivery of world class healthcare at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community. You will be self motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service.

NHS Lothian employs around 24,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by David Foster, Workshop Manager: tel. [phone], email [e-mail] or Steve Kesterton, West Sector Manager: tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

**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**

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: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.

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.