Critical Care Scientist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK NHS Trust in Basildon is seeking a Critical Care Scientist to join their expert team on a one-year secondment. The role involves performing safety checks on clinical devices, providing troubleshooting support, and delivering training to multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates are experienced critical care nurses or operating department assistants eager for professional development. This position will enhance the delivery of care for critically ill patients and promote a culture of effective use of technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care nursing or operating department assistance is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot medical technology.
• Familiarity with training healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks and quality control on clinical devices.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance at the bedside.
• Support the transfer of critically ill patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team communication

Technical proficiency

Tools

Specialist clinical devices

Job description

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Critical Care Scientist for a one year secondment.

You would be a working with a specially trained team providing scientific expertise and knowledge of the physiology and technology involved in the delivery of care to critically ill patients.

• Perform pre-use safety checks, functionality testing, calibration, and quality control on specialist clinical devices to ensure accurate performance.
• Provide a first line troubleshooting and maintenance service supporting the critical care team at the bedside with respect to all aspects of medical technology.
• Provide scientific support for the transport / transfer of critically ill and anaesthetised patients.
• Skills to deal with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances.
• Operate a wide range of medical devices used in the clinical environment, understanding their clinical applicability, associated risks, and limitations.
• Deliver training on a wide range of medical devices in the clinical environment to the multi- disciplinary team.
• Provide specialist advice and expertise on all aspects of critical care science.
• Promote the culture of safe and effective use of technological systems for the benefit and care of critically ill patients.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, carers, fellow healthcare professionals, external suppliers, engineers, and members of the public to ensure seamless and evolving service delivery.

We are accepting applications from experienced critical care nurses and operating department assistants looking for a development opportunity.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.