Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen in the Medical Physics and Bioengineering Department in Bath due to the retirement of the current post holder from April 2026.
We are looking for a talented individual with significant experience in Clinical Engineering, possessing the ability to deliver excellent strategic and operational leadership, ideally with combined expertise in complex asset management, medical device innovation and support, and physiological measurement. You will be a chartered engineer and registered clinical scientist, and have excellent communication and management skills.
You will lead teams comprising 30 staff who work in various specialist roles, including engineering, nurse training, gastrointestinal physiological clinics, device governance. Our facilities include an engineering workshop, mechanical and electronics development laboratories, a soundproof room, dynamic mattress reprocessing facilities and a purpose designed GI Manometry clinic room.
You will lead the Trust's medical equipment strategy including responsibility for the Medical Equipment Committee and capital budget covering an asset base of over £70 million.
Bath is a world-renowned city and a great place to live, with good transport links to London, the Midlands, and the beautiful areas of the South West and Wales.
Main duties of the job
This senior post heads the Clinical Engineering Group, one of three groups which make up the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering. The group itself consists of three sections - Healthcare Engineering and Gastro-Intestinal Physiology (HEGIP), Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) and the Medical Equipment Library (MEL). The Head of Group is responsible for ensuring the provision of a high-quality service to the Trust and other local NHS providers and reports directly to the Head of Department.
This post carries lead responsibility for the development, quality assurance, safety and compliance with standards of the medical physics service in clinical engineering. This covers the following professional areas; medical electronics, physiological measurement, radiofrequency, microwave and ultraviolet radiation protection, medical equipment management and audiological calibration.
The post holder is managerially responsible for all aspects of the service at the RUH and is expected to provide scientific leadership and direction to the Clinical Engineering group as well as other areas of the Trust. The postholder has expert knowledge in the field of clinical engineering and must be a State Registered (HCPC) Clinical Scientist and a Chartered Engineer.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal United Hospital, Bath
Bath
BA1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of this opportunity.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Relevant MSc or higher degree
* Chartered Engineer
* HCPC registered clinical scientist
Desirable
* PhD
* Management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-graduate experience in clinical engineering in an acute healthcare environment.
Desirable
* Experience and knowledge of medical lasers, artificial optical radiation and electromagnetic fields
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Relevant MSc or higher degree
* Chartered Engineer
* HCPC registered clinical scientist
Desirable
* PhD
* Management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-graduate experience in clinical engineering in an acute healthcare environment.
Desirable
* Experience and knowledge of medical lasers, artificial optical radiation and electromagnetic fields
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital, Bath
Bath
BA1 3NG
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital, Bath
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
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