Principal Biomedical Engineer

The London Clinic; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in London seeks a Principal Biomedical Engineer to manage medical devices across their estate. The role involves technical support, maintenance, and mentoring within a collaborative team. The hospital offers a supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in clinical engineering environment required.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of Biomedical Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Devices Manager in managing medical equipment.
• Provide technical support and maintenance for high-risk medical equipment.
• Prioritize work in response to changing clinical pressures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Medusa

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Biomedical Engineer to join our EBME team, working 100% on site across The London Clinic estate in central London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary (Band 7 Equivalent).

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Job Profile:

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Medical Devices Manager in the management of medical devices/equipment at The London Clinic. Their remit will include preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair functions related to a range of The Clinic's medical equipment. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders will be key to this role, alongside working with external contractors and suppliers. On occasions, this role may deputise in the absence of the Medical Devices Manager.

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
• Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, with working patterns as agreed.
• Job Location: This role will work across The London Clinic estate, and will be 100% on site.
• Salary: Competitive inclusive salary (Band 7 Equivalent).
• Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties:

• Provide expert level technical support, maintenance, and repair for a wide range of high-risk medical equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Review and carry out repairs as necessary on damaged equipment returned from wards and departments, applying suitable fault-finding techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer's supplied information. Performing calibrations and verification's to ensure equipment is safe to return to clinical use.
• Exercising judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex and inter-related systems, which may be due to user error, equipment failure or environmental issues. Communicating with clinical users and the clinical education team to gain a clear understanding of the nature of the problems that arise with equipment.
• Prioritising own work in response to changing clinical pressures, and acting independently within clearly defined guidelines consistent with best professional practice, to be able to accommodate last minute demands of the organisation.
• Manage and mentor a team of Biomedical Engineers (Band 5/6 equivalent), providing technical training and guidance to engineering staff as required, and ensuring that Biomedical Engineers are actively working in-line with The London Clinic Values and Behaviours.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree level qualification in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.
• Previous experience working within a clinical engineering environment (NHS or private hospital), with strong troubleshooting and repair skills for a variety of medical equipment.
• Experience of repair/maintenance of: GE continuous patient monitoring; GE vital signs monitors; B.Braun Perfusor and Infusomat; Medtronic Diathermies; Smiths CADD Solis pumps; BD PK pumps; Welch Allyn CVSM; Cardial Health "Kendall" DVT pumps; Philips IntelliVue MX Monitor Range; Ultramedic Test Equipment.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to absorb new information quickly, retain it, and apply it.
• Ability to persuade and make recommendations to senior managers based on professional judgement and expertise.
• Working experience with Medusa (Equipment Database).

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Applications Close: 7th May 2025

Interviews will be conducted 15th and 16th May.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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