Clinical Engineering Technician - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Engineering Technician to maintain and repair medical equipment at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The role involves preventative maintenance, technical support for clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a Level 4 qualification in Clinical Engineering and relevant experience. This position offers growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Structured induction programme

Continuing professional training opportunities

Generous NHS benefits including pension

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic or electromechanical systems is essential.
• Basic understanding of medical equipment safety and function.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative maintenance and repairs on medical devices.
• Support commissioning of new medical equipment.
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff.

Skills

Technical skills in medical technology

Diagnostics for medical equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC or Level 4 qualification in Clinical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Join Our Clinical Engineering Team. 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 will help keep 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 essential medical equipment performs to the highest standards.

Why Join Us?

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. We are committed to your ongoing professional development and 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

• Essential – HNC or Level 4 qualification in Clinical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent

Desirable

• Further technical or vocational training (e.g., medical device servicing courses)
• Professional registration (EngTech)

• Experience
• Essential – Experience of working with electronic or electromechanical systems
• Desirable – Previous NHS or healthcare engineering experience
• Desirable – Experience using a CMMS (e.g., e-Quip)

• Knowledge
• Essential – Basic understanding of medical equipment safety and function
• Desirable – Awareness of standards such as IEC 62353, UK MDR

About us

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

Additional information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
• Certificate of Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

• Employer name – North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
• Address – Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Hinchingbrooke, PE29 6NT