AJM​/CAP- Clinical Technologist

Overview

Clinical Technologist, Department of Medical Physics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Technologist within the Medical Equipment Management Team, to support the delivery of a medical equipment management service for NHS and other customers. The postholder will help provide medical equipment management services to a range of users, supporting the clinical use of a range of highly specialist medical equipment in areas including critical care units, theatres, general wards, and community sites.

This includes fault-finding, repairing breakdowns, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, safety checks, assisting with the investigation of medical equipment related incidents and problem solving in the clinical environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Fault-finding and repairing breakdowns of medical equipment
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance and safety checks
• Assisting with investigations of medical equipment related incidents
• Problem solving in the clinical environment
• Support the clinical use of a range of highly specialist medical equipment
• Travel to and work at various hospitals and clinics in Lothian as required

• Qualified to SCQF level 9 in an electronics or medical engineering discipline, or equivalent training and experience
• Experience of working within an electronic servicing role
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure day-to-day running of the service
• Good interpersonal skills with a flexible and methodical approach

The Medical Equipment Management service has a track record of developing staff to enhance career opportunities. You will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing an equipment management service for a wide range of medical equipment, working across many clinical specialties to support the delivery of high-quality patient care at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community.

NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.

Information relevant to application and eligibility is provided below:

• Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to attend interview in person as there is a written and practical assessment element of the process.
• Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed to the Medical Physics Department (contact details provided in the job posting).

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work. Further information can be found in the vacancy details. This includes guidance on checks by Disclosure Scotland and PVG where applicable.

Important regulatory and employment notes

• This post requires potential PVG Scheme membership/record. If not already a current PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland may be needed before starting.
• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, there may be changes to the level of criminal records checks required for regulated roles.
• From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week; part-time hours will be pro-rata with a corresponding adjustment to hourly rate.

Note:

We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and aims for a workforce that is representative and respectful. Applications from all sections of society are welcome.