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

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland offers an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Clinical Technologist at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting medical equipment management, requiring SCQF level 9 qualifications, alongside technical support and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure the best patient services.

Qualifications

• Experienced individual in medical equipment management.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Flexible and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and carry out service and repair on medical devices.
• Support delivery of medical equipment management services.
• Travel to various hospitals and clinics as required.

Skills

Technical support

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

SCQF level 9 in electrical/electronic discipline

Job description

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

Join to apply for the 216865 - Specialist Clinical Technologist (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment) role at NHS Scotland

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

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the 216865 - Specialist Clinical Technologist (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment) role at NHS Scotland

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS Scotland by 2x

Get notified about new Engineering Technologist jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Work from home as an Online Primary School tutor - Part Time

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Loanhead, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Work from home as an Online Tutor - Part Time

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist (LW)

Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Looking for the Next Step in Your Engineering Career? Join Had Fab

Tranent, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Podiatrist (Band 5 Annex 21) / Specialist Podiatrist (Band 6)

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 16 hours ago

Ratho, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Riccarton, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

216880 - Visual Field Technician/Orthoptic Assistant

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Work from home as a GCSE tutor - Part Time, Flexible Schedule

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Loanhead, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 11 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Podiatrist (Band 5 Annex 21) / Specialist Podiatrist (Band 6)

Bow Of Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Concept Artist - Weapons (UK-based 6 month Fixed Term Contract)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 9 months ago

216880 - Visual Field Technician/Orthoptic Assistant

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 19 hours ago

Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Bathgate, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

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

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 19 hours ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Currie, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Currie, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Work from home as an Online English Tutor - Part Time

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.