Clinical Engineer Associate Practitioner (Medical Physics)

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning & development opportunities

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Clinical Engineer Associate Practitioner (Medical Physics) at New Victoria Hospital to support safe use of medical equipment across clinical services. You will join the Medical Equipment Management team to maintain, repair, commission and decommission devices, contributing to patient care and technology-driven service delivery.

The role offers development opportunities, learning resources and a collaborative environment with clinical staff, suppliers and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance, inspection and testing of low-risk medical devices.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs using approved procedures and test equipment.
• Commission, install and acceptance test new medical equipment to ensure safety.
• Decommission medical devices in line with policies.
• Maintain accurate records on the Asset Management System and ensure governance compliance.
• Support responses to safety alerts and other equipment-related actions.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues, suppliers and technical staff while contributing to service improvement and staff training.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Electronic knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

SCQF Level 8 in Engineering or Technology

Job description

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.

• 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, 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.
  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

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.

• 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
• Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.