Band 4 - Clinical Engineering, Environment | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Watford is seeking a junior Clinical Engineer to join their team. Responsibilities include maintaining medical devices, performing preventative maintenance, and report writing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Science or Engineering. This role offers flexible working options and opportunities to contribute to innovative healthcare models.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Prioritised staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or HNC with equivalent qualification or professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) and repairs of medical devices.
• Report writing and database management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a junior Clinical Engineer (EBME) to work within a dedicated team at Watford Hospital, handling various medical devices to a high standard. This role involves physical and mental challenges.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Previous applicants need not apply

Responsibilities include:

1. Carrying out Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM), breakdowns/repairs, and assembly of devices.
2. Report writing and database management.

Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or HNC with equivalent qualification or professional experience.

This is an exciting time to join us, with a new hospital planned for Watford and updates underway at St Albans City Hospital. We are building on our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and embracing advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are priorities. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together, and our values include being empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive.

We offer flexible working options to support work-life balance. For more information, visit www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition, please contact [e-mail] for support or guidance.

Service Leavers, Veterans, Military Reserves, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, or partners/spouses of those serving should tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high volume of applicants. Apply promptly to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

As part of the clinical engineering team, you will work on electrical or mechanical medical equipment, assisting senior/specialist engineers in a busy department.

Working hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Full details will be discussed at the interview.

This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025.