Clinical Engineering Technician

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Bournemouth is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician to maintain and repair medical equipment in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess an HND/B Eng., significant relevant experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. With responsibilities that include troubleshooting, equipment commissioning, and adherence to health and safety standards, this role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to patient care. A full clean driving license and skills in IT systems are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in Electronics, Mechanical, Communication servicing/repair.
• Experience in a medical device related maintenance discipline.
• Knowledge of current analogue and digital electronic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repair of medical and communications devices.
• Asset management and commissioning of new equipment.
• Routine scheduled maintenance on medical equipment.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Proficient with IT systems

Good communication skills (written/verbal)

Excellent customer care skills

Education

HND/B Eng. or equivalent level of qualification

Voluntary registration as a Clinical Technologist

ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Engineering Technician

The closing date is 05 January 2026

University Hospitals Dorset have a vacancy for a Clinical Engineering Technician based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The duties will include troubleshooting and repair, asset management, commissioning of new equipment, and routine scheduled maintenance to medical and communications devices.

An HND/B Eng. or equivalent level of qualification and knowledge is required. This should be demonstrated through several years experience within relevant electronics, engineering, communications fields, with additional post qualification training via manufacturer courses and experience.

Relevant post qualification work experience in the servicing, repair and calibration of electronic equipment is required. Knowledge and experience of Medical equipment maintenance would be desirable, as would radio communications maintenance.

You will be expected to be able to demonstrate self motivation, the upholding of professional standards, be conscientious and well organised in your approach.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a frequent requirement to travel to sites across Dorset as necessary.

Applicants that do not entirely meet the Personal Specification criteria may be offered the post at Band 4.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 16/01/2026

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Engineering Department is part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust, and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of medical equipment for two General Hospitals, and many Healthcare facilities in East Dorset. The Bournemouth based team comprises 7 staff, each playing an important role in ensuring that the Trust's medical devices are safely maintained.

For an informal discussion, or if you would like to know more, please call Vincent Green on 0300 019 4444.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION:

• What personal qualities/attributes do you have that you feel will be beneficial to this post?
• What skills do you already have which will be transferable to this role?
• What is your understanding of the role, and what do you find most appealing about it?

Answers should be typed into the Supporting Information section of your application form. Please limit your answers to 150 words per question. If you fail to answer the supporting questions above, your application will NOT proceed to the shortlisting stage.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Job responsibilities

Required skills/criteria include:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise work/manage own time
• Full clean driving licence
• Proficient with IT systems
• Good communications skills written/verbal
• Experience of Quality Management systems, and Equipment databases
• Good customer care skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HND/B/Eng. or equivalent level of qualification and knowledge gained through several years experience within relevant electronics, engineering, communications fields. Additional post qualification training via manufacturer courses and experience.
• Voluntary registration as a Clinical Technologist. ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification.

Experience

• Relevant post qualification experience of Electronics, Mechanical, Communication servicing/repair.
• Experience in a medical device related maintenance discipline.
• Awareness of risk management protocols and current industry H&S standards.

Skills

• Ability to manoeuvre medium/heavy weights in varying locations.
• Proficient with IT systems.
• Good interpersonal communication skills both written/verbal.
• Ability to solder/desolder equipment parts of a miniature nature.
• Physical accuracy with good dexterity and manipulation of fine precision tools which demands accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent customer care skills.

Knowledge

• A comprehensive knowledge of current analogue and digital electronic techniques.
• A sound working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications.
• Fully competent to use and understand the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge of Electro-medical, Anaesthetic, Communications, systems through post qualification equipment training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and associated understanding of patient/staff risks arising from equipment failures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust