Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Field Service Clinical Technologist to join our Community Technical Services in delivering Clinical Engineering services to the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust throughout Cambridgeshire and in the community throughout East Anglia.
Clinical Engineering is primarily concerned with providing medical device management services in terms of procurement, repair, calibration and maintenance to a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment. It is the responsibility of Clinical Engineering to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems. The department works to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality standards and is responsible for the management of over 60,000 medical devices used across the hospital and in the community.
The post is one of a number within Community Technical Services in Clinical Engineering.
Applicants should possess HNC/HND/Relevant degree or the equivalent level of knowledge/experience in electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering. In the event of candidates not meeting the required qualifications/experience or skill at Band 5 criteria in the first instance, consideration will be given to candidates for Annex 21 under NHS terms and Conditions of Service Handbook and be expected to undertake a full training program.
Main duties of the job
You will work in a busy team undertaking a wide range of specialised technical engineering work and will have technical responsibility for a broad range of work and be expected to work at a high level of skill to resolve complex technical issues. You will carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical devices. You will also be required to work to extremely high standards of workmanship, safety and accountability within a quality management system and will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy.
You will liaise with clinical and technical staff to identify faults and repair equipment, including working in all clinical areas and with manufacturers. The post holder will oversee trainee medical technical staff and provide direction whilst working with healthcare providers to provide maintenance and repair services across remote sites throughout the East of England. Due to this you will require a suitable driving licence (minimum 6 months driving experience post achieving a full licence, evidence of driving licence will be required when interviewed).
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The vacancy will close 21st December 2025
Interviews face-to-face are due to be held on 8th January 2026
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below-CUH Benefits.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The vacancy will close 21st December 2025
Interviews face-to-face are due to be held on 8th January 2026
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below-CUH Benefits.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/BEng/BSc in Electronics/Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a scientific subject or other equivalent combination of qualifications and knowledge
Desirable
- Member of an appropriate professional institute
- Voluntary member of Clinical Technologists register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of electronic and electromechanical systems
- Extensive practical experience of Mechanical and electromechanical engineering workshop practices and techniques, equivalent of independent practice including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement
- Information Technology experience
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 etc
- Experience of fault finding in Electronic/Electromechanical/Pneumatic systems
- Specialist training on the maintenance and repair of a range of medical devices
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
- Knowledge of a broad range of scientific principles
- General knowledge of Mechanical workshop practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical device operation and management
- Able to use Excel, Word etc to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information, use equipment management database.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. ISO 9001 2000, BSI standards , RIDDOR, MDA/MHRA guidance, Health and Safety, COSHH]
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed verbal and written and communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff, patients and relatives.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload
- Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment, calibration or repair
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and theatres fault finding on patient connected equipment).
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Full valid driving licence required as will need to drive Trust owned vehicle (minimum 6 months driving experience post achieving a full licence)
Desirable
- Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
- Good negotiation skills
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns.
- Creative approach to the application of science and technology to solve clinical problems especially in the rehabilitation context
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/BEng/BSc in Electronics/Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a scientific subject or other equivalent combination of qualifications and knowledge
Desirable
- Member of an appropriate professional institute
- Voluntary member of Clinical Technologists register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of electronic and electromechanical systems
- Extensive practical experience of Mechanical and electromechanical engineering workshop practices and techniques, equivalent of independent practice including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement
- Information Technology experience
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Knowledge and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 etc
- Experience of fault finding in Electronic/Electromechanical/Pneumatic systems
- Specialist training on the maintenance and repair of a range of medical devices
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
- Knowledge of a broad range of scientific principles
- General knowledge of Mechanical workshop practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical device operation and management
- Able to use Excel, Word etc to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information, use equipment management database.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. ISO 9001 2000, BSI standards , RIDDOR, MDA/MHRA guidance, Health and Safety, COSHH]
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed verbal and written and communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff, patients and relatives.
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload
- Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment, calibration or repair
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and theatres fault finding on patient connected equipment).
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Full valid driving licence required as will need to drive Trust owned vehicle (minimum 6 months driving experience post achieving a full licence)
Desirable
- Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
- Good negotiation skills
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns.
- Creative approach to the application of science and technology to solve clinical problems especially in the rehabilitation context
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.
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).
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.
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).