Senior Clinical Engineer

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS hospital is seeking a Senior Clinical Engineer to manage medical device maintenance and calibration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with complex medical devices and will lead a team in ensuring the safe and effective use of these technologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization focused on quality patient care.

Benefits

NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions

Supportive work environment

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with high-value electronic and mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of MHRA regulations for medical devices.
• Experience in a clinical environment focusing on patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in decision making for medical device replacements.
• Commission checks and maintenance of medical devices.
• Supervise Clinical Engineers and trainees.

Skills

Extensive experience in medical devices

Advanced electronic engineering skills

Good customer relations and interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Education

BEng / BSc/ HND/HNC in Electronics/Engineering

IPEM and/or RCT Professional Registration

Tools

Testing and measuring equipment

Complex medical device databases

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Engineer

The closing date is 08 October 2025

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Engineer with at least several years at Band 5 or above in the NHS to join the team at Dorset County Hospital. We will prioritise candidates with such experience over those with formal academic qualifications, however we are willing to consider those with less experience for initial appointment at Band 5.

This post is part of the Clinical Engineering service that Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary; the proposed date of transfer is in October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions to current employees who transfer in October as well as to new employees recruited after that date.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Engineer, the post holder will be required to participate in the strategic decision making around medical device replacement within the capital programme, and to independently undertake commissioning checks, calibration and maintenance of new devices and equipment including syringe pumps, diathermy machines, ventilators, anaesthetic machines and defibrillators.

The post holder will also be responsible for demonstrating new equipment and devices to clinical staff and updating service records accordingly. He/she will become a lead in medical device connectivity as the technology advances across the Trust, e.g. through the new E.H.R system to be commissioned in 2028.

The post holder when required will also supervise Clinical Engineers, trainee Clinical Technologists and Equipment Library Technicians.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Undertaking the repair, maintenance and calibration of high value electronic and mechanical devices and equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; This will involve advising end users on the acquisition, safe use and disposal of medical devices and other appropriate equipment in line with the MHRA Managing Medical Devices Regulations 2014/2021.
• Ordering parts and accessories for medical devices and equipment.
• Monitoring and rotating stock levels to ensure minimal wastage.
• Reviewing working practices, advising on changes and suggesting efficiency improvements.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• BEng / BSc/ HND/HNC in Electronics/Engineering or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Evidence of regular participation in relevant technical training courses and seminars.
• Professional Registration with IPEM and/or RCT

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in the repair, maintenance and performance checking of a range of complex specialist medical devices, such as: Infusion/syringe pumps, Diathermy machines, Ventilators, Anaesthesia machines, Defibrillators, Patient monitoring.
• Experience of working with medical device databases
• Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic / mechanical engineering workshop practices and techniques
• Experience of working in a clinical environment, taking account of patient safety, dignity and infection prevention.
• Experience with networked medical devices - wired and Wi-Fi
• Highly developed knowledge of engineering theory necessary to efficiently diagnose and rectify faults on complex specialist medical devices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment.
• Experience of supervising and developing junior staff.
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System
• Knowledge of MHRA regulations and guidance for Managing Medical Devices Jan 2021
• Knowledge of relevant technical and quality standards and health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of the hazards and safe working practices inc. contamination

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to competently operate all equipment worked on, in all modes of operation, in order to safely verify correct operation and aid fault diagnosis.
• Advanced electronic engineering skills including the use of test & measuring equipment, handling and assembly of components and boards, fault finding and diagnosis, use of technical manuals and circuit diagrams.
• Mechanical engineering skills including use of test and measuring equipment, assembly and bonding of components, use of technical manuals and drawings.
• Strong IT skills - with MS Office and ability to maintain, interrogate and use advanced features of a complex database, i.e. F2, e-Quip or similar.
• Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage work areas and work load.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff and trainees.
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on trust wide issues relating to clinical equipment management
• A full U.K. driving licence and own transport is essential for this post as part of the duties include travel for servicing and repair.
• A good level of physical fitness and dexterity sufficient to perform the duties of the post.
• Willingness and ability to work outside core hours in the rare occasion of an emergency occurring.
• Willingness to continuously develop skills and abilities and to attend in house and external training courses, at base and throughout the UK.
• RCT and IPEM Professional member or the wiliness to complete this professional membership within the probation period.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working.
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust