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Position Overview
Clinical Engineer (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment Management)
Permanent contract, part‑time 18 hours per week.
Salary Scale: Band 7 (pro‑rata for part‑time hours).
Department
Department of Medical Physics (RIE) – responsible for the safe introduction of new medical device technologies into the Health Board and for ongoing support and maintenance throughout their lifecycle.
Legal and Regulatory
To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
Responsibilities
* Lead and participate in projects to introduce new medical device technologies, including clinical trials of first‑in‑the‑UK novel devices.
* Provide timely review and risk assessment of research and development studies that require Clinical Engineering sign‑off before commencement.
* Deliver an ongoing portfolio of routine medical equipment replacement projects.
* Participate in longer‑term Clinical Engineering quality improvement projects.
* Collaborate with higher education partners developing novel devices.
Qualifications
* Must hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or be expected to complete registration within 12 months of employment.
* Self‑motivated with strong organisational, interpersonal and methodical skills.
* Flexible and methodical approach to work.
* PVG Scheme membership/record is required. If not a current member, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be made before commencing employment.
Work Location and Arrangements
Required to work at St. John’s Hospital, the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Western General Hospital, with base location to be agreed with the Head of Service. An element of working from home may be available.
Contact
For informal enquiries or to request a visit to the team, please contact Caoimhe McIntyre (Head of Medical Physics) – caoimhe.mcintyre@nhs.scot.
Further Information
Further information on the role, including key result areas and the necessary skills/experience, can be found in the job description and person specification.
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