Clinical Engineer – Associate Practitioner Medical Physics B4

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Clinical Engineer - Associate Practitioner (Band 4) to join the Medical Equipment Management Service at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Princess Royal Maternity Hospital. You will support safe use of medical devices across NHSGGC and handle faults, commissioning, and preventive maintenance.

The role offers a varied workload with opportunities for competency-based training, hands-on device work, and progression within NHS Scotland’s clinical engineering team.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technology knowledge at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent.
• Experience servicing, repairing, and fault-finding electrical or electronic systems.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• An interest in engineering, technology and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and management of medical equipment across NHSGGC.
• Respond to faults and breakdowns in clinical areas.
• Commission and install new medical equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on devices.
• Calibrate and performance-test equipment.
• Carry out repairs on low-risk/non-complex equipment.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure safety and availability for patient care.
• Maintain accurate records and lifecycle management of medical devices.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Electrical/electronic principles

Fault-finding experience

Organisation & communication

Interest in engineering/healthcare

Education

SCQF Level 8 equivalent

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Engineer - Associate Practitioner (Band 4) within the Department of Clinical Physics and Bio-Engineering, Medical Equipment Management Service. Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Princess Royal Maternity Hospital, you will work as part of a team of highly trained clinical engineer technologists responsible for supporting the safe and effective use of medical equipment across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The Medical Equipment Management Service oversees more than 55,000 medical devices across ten hospital sites and completes over 60,000 maintenance and repair jobs each year. The role offers a varied workload, including responding to equipment faults, commissioning new devices, and carrying out planned maintenance activities.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa

Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:12 pm with a 30-minute lunch break - 7.2 hours per day

Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Key responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance and management of medical equipment used throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
• Respond to medical equipment faults and breakdowns in clinical areas.
• Commission and install new medical equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on medical devices.
• Calibrate and performance-test equipment.
• Carry out repairs on low-risk and non-complex medical equipment.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure equipment remains safe, functional, and available for patient care.
• Maintain accurate records and support the full lifecycle management of medical devices.

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

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Engineering or Technology knowledge equivalent to SCQF Level 8.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and general engineering principles.
• Experience in servicing, repairing, and fault-finding electrical or electronic systems.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• An interest in engineering, technology, and healthcare.

Training Provided

• Competency-based training on a range of low-risk and non-complex medical equipment.
• Training to develop skills in:
  • Commissioning equipment
  • Calibration
  • Performance assurance testing
  • Equipment repair and maintenance

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

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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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