Clinical Engineer

ESHT; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a skilled technician to repair, calibrate and maintain a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used in patient care at Conquest Hospital and our service partners. The post focuses on ensuring equipment operates safely with minimal downtime, supporting external NHS and private partners, and contributing to high‑quality clinical engineering services across East Sussex.

Salary £28,392–£31,157 per annum, pro rata, plus £4,108 RRP.

Qualifications

• General education including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Repair, calibration and maintenance of a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
• Support external NHS and private partners to ensure patient equipment is safe and reliable.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Lifting ability

Work under pressure

Awkward positions

Emergency fault handling

Diagnostic tools use

Computer literacy

Problem analysis

Clear communication

Electrical engineering knowledge

Medical devices knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Maths and English

BTEC/HNC Electronics diploma or equivalent

BEng or HND in Electronics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical/Mechanical testing equipment

Job description

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Site Conquest Hospital Town The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata, plus annual RRP of £4,108, paid monthly Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

This post is primarily concerned with providing repair, calibration and maintenance to a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for use in patient care in East Sussex Healthcare Trust and its customers, to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime.

Salary Band 4 plus Recruitment and Retention Premium (£4,108)

Main duties of the job

The post holder also supports the provision of services to external NHS and Private Healthcare Partners, Clients and Patients. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete your applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education including Maths and English
• Professional Electronics Knowledge to diploma equivalent level, acquired through BTEC, HNC plus short courses or equivalent training and experience
• BEng or HND in Electronics with some Clinical Technology experience

Experience

• Significant level of extensive practical experience in applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques or equivalent of independent practice including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement on a wide range of equipment.
• Previous experience of working in the health sector.

Skills

• Manual dexterity in the use and manipulation of fine tools for accurate equipment adjustment/assembly
• Ability to frequently lift medium weights and occasionally heavy weights for short periods (up to 10kgs per weight)
• Ability to work under pressure and frequently concentrate for long periods with occasional interruptions for emergency repairs
• Able to work in awkward positions
• Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards, ICU and Theatres fault finding on patient connected equipment)
• Ability to use specialist diagnostic tools in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Operate a computer with multiple software programs
• Able to analyse technical problems. Interpret and make appropriate decisions with some supervision when necessary.
• Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries (e.g. fault finding in an emergency, to minimise misunderstanding and obtain the required information).
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering and practices.
• Knowledge of medical device operation and management. Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
• Ability to use specialist diagnostic tools in the repair and maintenance of electronic medical equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. ISO 9001:2015, BSI standards , RIDDOR, MDA/MHRA guidance, Health and Safety, COSHH]

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.