Clinical Engineering Technician - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Clinical Engineering Technician to maintain and repair medical equipment at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. This role includes preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Candidates should have technical skills and experience in clinical settings. Offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Structured induction programme

Opportunities for continued training

Generous NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Technical skills in maintaining and repairing medical equipment.
• Experience in working in clinical settings.
• Ability to provide technical support and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative maintenance on medical devices.
• Support commissioning of new equipment.
• Diagnose faults in life-support systems.
• Maintain records according to ISO standards.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Calibration of medical devices

Technical support for clinical staff

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Are you a technically skilled professional with a passion for ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence through medical technology? We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Engineering Technician to join our dedicated team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and commissioning a wide range of medical and healthcare equipment used across multiple clinical settings--from wards and theatres to critical care and emergency departments. You'll play a central role in keeping our equipment safe, compliant, and fully operational to support patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment where you'll collaborate with clinical staff and fellow engineers to ensure that essential medical equipment performs to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver preventative maintenance, servicing, calibration, and repairs on a broad range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical medical devices.
• Support the commissioning and acceptance of new medical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions on patient-connected and life-support systems.
• Provide technical advice and support to clinical staff, promoting safe and effective equipment use.
• Work across various departments, occasionally under pressure, to support urgent clinical needs.
• Maintain meticulous technical records in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards and Trust protocols.
• Contribute to training, continuous improvement, and development initiatives within the Clinical Engineering service.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust offers an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and staff every day.

What We Offer:

• A structured induction programme.
• Opportunities for continued professional training and development (CPD).
• A varied and rewarding career in a forward-thinking Clinical Engineering team.
• Generous NHS benefits, including pension scheme and annual leave entitlements.