Medical Engineering Technician - Computing Specialist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical Technologist at a leading healthcare provider in Leicester. The role involves managing medical equipment and supporting connected devices across various hospital sites. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in IT within healthcare, with strong communication skills and adaptability. Join a team committed to high-quality care and health equality.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree/HNC level in Electronics or Computing.
• Experience in IT within engineering or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer medical equipment inventory and specialist software.
• Implement and support connected devices and technology across the Trust.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree/HNC in Electronics or Computing

Tools

Database Administration

Device Networking

Medical Equipment Maintenance

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Technologist to join the Computing section of the Clinical Engineering Department at University Hospitals of Leicester. The role involves managing and administering the Trust's medical equipment inventory and specialist software. The post holder will also play a key role in implementing and supporting connected devices and technology across the Trust and community.

The role will be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary and involve working on other hospital sites.

Applicants must be qualified to Degree/HNC level or equivalent in Electronics or Computing. Demonstrable experience in the use of IT in an engineering or healthcare environment is required, with understanding of database administration, device networking, and integration. Technical update training is available.

The candidate should have a safety-conscious approach and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The role requires the ability to cope under pressure, be adaptable, and multi-task.

Experience in maintenance and repair of medical equipment is desirable.

Please note: we will not be offering remote interviews — face-to-face interviews only.

Clinical Engineering is primarily concerned with repair, calibration, and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment across Leicester University Hospitals, ensuring effective and safe operation with minimal downtime. Equipment includes electrical, electronic, mechanical, software, and medical gas systems.

The post holder will act as an IT specialist within the Department, maintaining the equipment inventory system, providing KPIs and financial data, and implementing and networking new connected devices within hospital and virtual ward environments, as well as managing specialist software within the Medical Physics Department.

Key attributes include the ability to prioritize workload, work flexibly, and maintain accuracy.

Our strategy for 2023-2030 is built around four primary goals: high-quality care, being a great place to work, impactful partnerships, and excellence in research and education. We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do, actively working to reduce healthcare disparities in partnership with communities.

Our core values are: compassionate, proud, inclusive, and one team. We are excited about the future, focusing on our strengths and areas for growth to better serve our community.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Sam Noon
Job title: Senior Clinical Technologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]