Senior Clinical Engineering Technologist (Theatres & Critical Care)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Clinical Technologist to support crucial technical services in Critical Care and Theatres. This permanent full-time role involves the management and maintenance of vital medical equipment, such as anaesthetic machines and monitoring systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications, hands-on experience in clinical settings, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The position offers opportunities for professional development and training, emphasizing teamwork and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wide range of medical devices.
• Experience working in theatres and critical care.
• Practical use of quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Critical Care and Theatre areas.
• Assist with selection of medical devices and accessories.
• Conduct planned maintenance and repairs of medical equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Initiative

Excel

Using medical equipment database

Knowledge of health & safety procedures

Education

BEng / BSc or equivalent in Engineering or Physical Science

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IET, IPEM)

Registration with RCT as Clinical Technologist

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Job summary

This is a very exciting opportunity to help shape a service development at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The team is expanding to provide a high-quality technical support service to both Theatres and Critical Care. This includes supporting anaesthetic machines, physiological monitoring systems and a range of ventilators that have previously been supported by external maintenance contracts.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Technologist with a passion for delivering high-quality care and excited to work in challenging clinical environments. You will be supported with a comprehensive mix of internal and external training.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Engineering section provides a whole-life medical equipment management service. The team is made up of highly skilled technologists, engineers and Clinical Scientists who cover various functions including:

• Advice & assistance with selection of medical devices and accessories
• Capital planning and replacement
• Acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment
• Planned Periodical Maintenance (PPM)
• Repairs and Corrective maintenance
• Coordination of safety actions and notices
• Decommissioning of redundant equipment
• Maintaining a database and records of all medical equipment

The Section has specialist workshops in NNU, Critical Care, Theatres, NHNN, Westmoreland Street and the RNTNE Hospital.

The purpose of the role is:

• To provide senior level, technical and engineering support to the Critical Care NHNN workshop, covering all Critical Care and Theatre areas involving fault diagnosis, repair and servicing including workshop tidiness, records of work done and stock control.
• To work according to an agreed rota, in liaison with the Team leader, so as to provide continuity of cover.
• To contribute to the development of the service by way of process improvement, work instructions etc.
• To participate in supervision and training of less experienced technologists.
• To set up equipment for use, explaining the use and interpretation of readings to clinical staff.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7238

Job locations

• National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
• Queens Square
• London
• WC1N 3BG

Job description

• We expect interviews to take place w/c 19th January. Interviews will consist of a panel interview, and skills assessments.
• For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
• Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*.*
• * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
• UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
• To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• BEng / BSc or equivalent in Engineering or Physical Science OR HND or equivalent and demonstrable experience to postgraduate level
• Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IET, IPEM
• Registration with RCT as Clinical Technologist

Experience Essential

• Experience of operating a wide range of medical devices
• Experience of working in a wide range of clinical areas including theatres and critical care
• Practical experience in the use of quality management systems

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Highly developed physical skills including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for fine adjustment of life critical settings
• Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
• Able to use Excel, Word, power point etc. and able to use medical equipment database system and and manufacturer's diagnostics and configuration apps
• Ability to audit, and to be audited
• Ability to apply health & safety knowledge and follow local procedures to act in a safe manner at all times

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

• National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
• Queens Square
• London
• WC1N 3BG

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk