Clinical Engineering Technician | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks a Clinical Engineering Technician to ensure the effective maintenance and repair of medical devices. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, managing assets, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should possess an HND/B Eng. or equivalent, along with relevant experience in electronics and engineering. The role offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, necessitating some travel across Dorset. A commitment to professional standards and excellent communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience within relevant electronics, engineering, communications fields.
• Relevant post qualification work experience in servicing, repair, and calibration of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of medical equipment maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to prioritise work/manage own time

Proficient with IT systems

Good communications skills written/verbal

Experience of Quality Management systems

Good customer care skills

Education

HND/B Eng. or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

Application Requirements

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION:

1. What personal qualities/attributes do you have that you feel will be beneficial to this post?
2. What skills do you already have which will be transferable to this role?
3. 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 willNOTproceed to the shortlisting stage.

Values and Recruitment Context

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.

Required Skills/Criteria

• 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

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026