Clinical Technologist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking two Band 5 Clinical Technologists to assist in their Clinical Engineering department. Candidates will perform maintenance, calibration, and safety testing on medical devices, and work closely with technical and clinical staff to ensure equipment reliability. A relevant engineering degree is necessary, and a driving license is preferred for remote site services. The role offers various development opportunities and comprehensive on-site benefits.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering is required.
• Must be able to perform maintenance and repairs on medical devices.
• Candidates must be eligible for NHS training program if not meeting Band 5 criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on medical devices in Clinical Engineering.
• Liaise with clinical staff to diagnose and fix equipment faults.
• Provide oversight for trainee medical technical staff.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Calibration skills

Safety testing

Education

HNC/HND/Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for 2 Band 5 Clinical Technologists to join our Anaesthetics and Theatre Technical Services team delivering Clinical Engineering services to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical devices in Clinical Engineering department.
• Work with high standards of workmanship, safety and accountability within a quality management system and maintain high degree of autonomy.
• Liaise with clinical and technical staff to identify faults and repair equipment, including working in all clinical areas and with manufacturers.
• Provide maintenance and repair services to healthcare providers across remote sites; have driving licence.
• Oversee trainee medical technical staff and provide direction.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Relevant degree or equivalent level of knowledge/experience in electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering.
• Consideration given to Annex 21 candidates under NHS terms and expected to undertake full training program if not meeting Band 5 criteria.
• Full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by Student visa holders; have Graduate visa or Skilled Worker sponsor.

Benefits

• Development opportunities and wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to/from Cambridge University Hospital site; free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites and route to/from Cambridge train station.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• 24/7 hot food available on CUH campus at reduced cost; staff pod break spaces; free tea and coffee.
• Flexible arrangements: part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Application Process

Applications due to be held on 18 December 2025. This vacancy will close at midnight on 7 December 2025.