Clinical Equipment Engineer – Associate Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Clinical Engineer - Associate Practitioner (Band 4) for the Medical Equipment Management Service. Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary you will support safe use of medical equipment across NHSGGC.

The role involves maintaining over 55,000 devices, responding to faults, commissioning new devices and performing preventative maintenance, with visa sponsorship considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technology knowledge at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and general engineering principles.
• Experience in servicing, repairing and fault-finding electrical/electronic systems.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• An interest in engineering, technology and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and management of medical equipment across NHSGGC.
• Respond to medical equipment faults and breakdowns in clinical areas.
• Commission and install new medical equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on medical devices.
• Calibrate and performance-test equipment.
• Carry out repairs on low-risk and non-complex medical equipment.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure equipment remains safe, functional and available for patient care.
• Maintain accurate records and support lifecycle management of devices.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Electrical/electronic principles

Fault-finding experience

Organisational/communication skills

Interest in engineering/healthcare

Education

SCQF Level 8 equivalent

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Clinical Engineer - Associate Practitioner (Band 4) for the Medical Equipment Management Service. Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary you will support safe use of medical equipment across NHSGGC.

The role involves maintaining over 55,000 devices, responding to faults, commissioning new devices and performing preventative maintenance, with visa sponsorship considered on a case-by-case basis.