Clinical Engineer – Associate Practitioner Medical Physics

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Training opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a Clinical Engineer Associate Practitioner (Medical Physics) at New Victoria Hospital to support the safe use of medical equipment across clinical services.

You will join the Medical Equipment Management team, carrying out maintenance, fault finding and commissioning to ensure devices are safe for patient care. A strong focus on governance, documentation and continuous learning remains essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technology knowledge to SCQF Level 8.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic and general engineering principles
• Experience of the service, repair and fault finding of electronic or electrical systems.
• Good organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspection and testing of low-risk medical devices
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs using approved procedures, test equipment and service documentation
• Commission, install and acceptance test new medical equipment to ensure it is safe for clinical use
• Decommission medical devices in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records on the Asset Management System and ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Support responses to safety alerts, field safety notices and other equipment‑related actions
• Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, suppliers and technical staff while contributing to service improvement and staff training activities

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Electrical principles

Repair experience

Communication skills

Education

SCQF Level 8 engineering/technology

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

As a Clinical Engineer Associate Practitioner (Medical Physics) based at New Victoria Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting the safe and effective use of medical equipment across clinical services. Working within the Medical Equipment Management team, you will contribute to the maintenance, repair, commissioning and decommissioning of a wide range of medical devices that support patient care every day. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills within one of the UK's largest healthcare organisations. At NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will be part of a supportive, innovative and highly skilled team committed to improving patient outcomes through technology and engineering excellence. You will have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities while making a meaningful contribution to healthcare delivery across our services.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• New Victoria Hospital
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:12 with a 30 minute break
• Permanent, full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspection and testing of low-risk medical devices
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs using approved procedures, test equipment and service documentation
• Commission, install and acceptance test new medical equipment to ensure it is safe for clinical use
• Decommission medical devices in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records on the Asset Management System and ensure compliance with clinical governance requirementsSupport responses to safety alerts, field safety notices and other equipment‑related actions
• Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, suppliers and technical staff while contributing to service improvement and staff training activities

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

We are looking for people that are passionate about equipment, engineering and helping people. People that are always interested in the latest gadget and have a desire to learn.

If you can offer some or all the following, we would love you to apply:

• Engineering or Technology knowledge to SCQF Level 8
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic and general engineering principles
• Experience of the service, repair and fault finding of electronic or electrical systems.
• Good organisational and communication skills

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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