Senior Critical care Scientist / Technologist - Critical care

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Critical Care Scientist/Technologist. You will provide specialist clinical technology support, deliver training on medical devices, and support advanced clinical therapies in a busy critical care environment.

The role includes supervising and mentoring STP trainees and staff, leading service development, and contributing to governance activities. A HCPC registration and STP completion are desirable.

Qualifications

• High level of technical expertise in critical care environments.
• Desirable HCPC registration and STP completion.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical and technical support for advanced critical care technologies.
• Deliver training and competency assessments for critical care staff on medical devices and clinical equipment.
• Support the safe introduction, evaluation and implementation of new technologies and treatment modalities.
• Assist in the management, troubleshooting and optimisation of critical care medical equipment.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit, and governance activities.
• Support STP trainees, junior staff, and multidisciplinary colleagues through teaching, supervision and mentorship.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and Clinical Technical Services to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Skills

Clinical science

Leadership experience

Training and mentoring

Communication

Education

HCPC registration

Completion of STP

Job description

We are thrilled to invite you to join the award-winning Clinical Science Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, recognised as the Healthcare Science Team of the year 2026.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive individual with excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills who enjoys working in a busy acute care environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist skills, knowledge, and experience in critical care, while contributing as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will work as a Senior Critical Care Scientist/Technologist, providing specialist clinical technology support, delivering critical care medical device training, and supporting advanced clinical therapies and monitoring systems used in the care of critically ill patients. The post holder will also contribute to the supervision, training, and development of Scientist Training Programme (STP) trainees and other members of the Critical Care Science team.

A high level of technical expertise and substantial experience within a critical care environment are essential. Completion of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC, and experience in a leadership or supervisory role are desirable.

• Provide specialist clinical and technical support for advanced critical care technologies.
• Deliver training and competency assessments for critical care staff on medical devices and clinical equipment.
• Support the safe introduction, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and treatment modalities.
• Assist in the management, troubleshooting, and optimisation of critical care medical equipment.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit, and governance activities.
• Support STP trainees, junior staff, and multidisciplinary colleagues through teaching, supervision, and mentorship.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and Clinical Technical Services to ensure safe and effective patient care.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
• Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.