Clinical Engineering Technician

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician to join the Estates and Facilities team. You will maintain, repair, calibrate, test and commission medical devices to ensure safety and reliability across hospital sites.

You will provide expert technical support to clinical staff, contribute to equipment safety, training and quality initiatives, and help drive service improvements within a leading NHS Trust known for innovation and patient‑centred

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills and a commitment to high-quality service.
• Excellent communication abilities to support clinical staff.
• Experience with safety testing and maintenance of medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, calibration and safety testing of medical equipment.
• Commission, install and acceptance-test new medical devices.
• Diagnose faults and provide technical support to clinical departments across the Trust.
• Ensure medical equipment complies with safety standards, regulations and quality requirements.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate service, maintenance and calibration records.
• Liaise with manufacturers and external service providers regarding repairs and specialist support.
• Deliver training and advice to healthcare staff on the safe use of medical equipment.
• Support equipment safety investigations, risk assessments and service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Clinical Engineering Department and support junior team members where required.

Skills

Maintenance

Calibration

Fault diagnosis

Technical support

Communication

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Engineering Technician to join our Estates and Facilities team. In this varied and rewarding role, you will help ensure that a wide range of medical equipment is safe, reliable, and available to support outstanding patient care across our hospital sites.

Working as part of a specialist Clinical Engineering team, you will undertake maintenance, repair, calibration, testing, and commissioning of medical devices, while providing expert technical support to clinical staff. You will also contribute to equipment safety, training, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives across the Trust.

We are seeking a proactive individual with strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within one of London's leading NHS Trusts, working in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and putting patients first.

• Carry out maintenance, repair, calibration and safety testing of a wide range of medical equipment.
• Commission, install and acceptance-test new medical devices.
• Diagnose faults and provide technical support to clinical departments across the Trust.
• Ensure medical equipment complies with safety standards, regulations and quality requirements.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate service, maintenance and calibration records.
• Liaise with manufacturers and external service providers regarding repairs and specialist support.
• Deliver training and advice to healthcare staff on the safe use of medical equipment.
• Support equipment safety investigations, risk assessments and service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Clinical Engineering Department and support junior team members where required.

Refer To Job Description For Full List Of Duties

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vasantha Karunathilaka Job title: Clinical Engineering Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033150000