Biomedical Engineer

RAFFLES HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Biomedical Engineer/Senior Technical Officer to manage medical equipment performance and safety. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Electronics/Biomedical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with strong technical and project management skills. Responsibilities include maintenance management, quality assurance, and team leadership. The role requires availability for rotational on-call duty and weekend shifts. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply despite only shortlisted candidates being contacted.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Biomedical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of medical equipment.
• Familiarity with NEA regulatory guidelines for product clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of medical equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications and conduct evaluations for new equipment.
• Implement quality assurance and risk management for medical equipment.
• Manage departmental resources and develop staff performance.
• Adhere to hospital policies and provide on-call support.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Project coordination

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Biomedical Engineering

Diploma in the same fields

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Biomedical Engineer/Senior Technical Officer to join our dynamic clinical engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of all medical equipment and systems. Your work will span the full lifecycle of medical technology—from planning preventive maintenance and managing repairs to contributing to the specification and evaluation of new equipment. The ideal candidate is a technical expert, an effective project coordinator, and a collaborative team player who can manage resources, liaise with key stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of quality and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Maintenance & Management: Execute and manage scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and commissioning of medical equipment. Maintain the biomedical equipment database and manage vendor service contracts.
• Procurement & Project Support: Assist in preparing technical specifications and tender documents. Conduct technical evaluations for new equipment and liaise with suppliers, users, and the materials management department.
• Quality & Risk Assurance: Implement and monitor quality assurance and risk management activities related to medical equipment. Develop and evaluate performance plans against set benchmarks.
• Operational & Team Leadership: Manage departmental resources efficiently and undertake performance management, direction, and development of staff. Foster a collaborative and harmonious work environment.
• Compliance & Service: Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies. Participate in hospital committees and provide on-call support on a rotational basis, including standby and weekend shifts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Biomedical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR a Diploma in the same fields with 5+ years of experience. Experience from a medical equipment vendor environment will also be considered.
• Experience: Proven hands-on experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of medical equipment. Experience in vendor management and performing in-house PM is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: A high level of technical knowledge and diagnostic skills for medical equipment. Familiarity with NEA regulatory guidelines for product clearance is a strong advantage.
• Personal Attributes: Self-driven, excellent planner, and able to meet deadlines independently. Strong interpersonal skills for effective liaison and teamwork.
• Work Schedule: Must be available for rotational on-call duty after office hours and for 0.5-day shifts on Saturdays.
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.