Biomedical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Biomedical Engineer/Senior Technical Officer to join our dynamic clinical engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of all medical equipment and systems. Your work will span the full lifecycle of medical technology—from planning preventive maintenance and managing repairs to contributing to the specification and evaluation of new equipment. The ideal candidate is a technical expert, an effective project coordinator, and a collaborative team player who can manage resources, liaise with key stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of quality and risk management.

• Technical Maintenance & Management: Execute and manage scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and commissioning of medical equipment. Maintain the biomedical equipment database and manage vendor service contracts.
• Procurement & Project Support: Assist in preparing technical specifications and tender documents. Conduct technical evaluations for new equipment and liaise with suppliers, users, and the materials management department.
• Quality & Risk Assurance: Implement and monitor quality assurance and risk management activities related to medical equipment. Develop and evaluate performance plans against set benchmarks.
• Operational & Team Leadership: Manage departmental resources efficiently and undertake performance management, direction, and development of staff. Foster a collaborative and harmonious work environment.
• Compliance & Service: Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies. Participate in hospital committees and provide on-call support on a rotational basis, including standby and weekend shifts.

• Education: Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Biomedical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR a Diploma in the same fields with 5+ years of experience. Experience from a medical equipment vendor environment will also be considered.
• Experience: Proven hands-on experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of medical equipment. Experience in vendor management and performing in-house PM is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: A high level of technical knowledge and diagnostic skills for medical equipment. Familiarity with NEA regulatory guidelines for product clearance is a strong advantage.
• Personal Attributes: Self-driven, excellent planner, and able to meet deadlines independently. Strong interpersonal skills for effective liaison and teamwork.
• Work Schedule: Must be available for rotational on-call duty after office hours and for 0.5-day shifts on Saturdays.
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.