Clinical Engineers Band 4

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 March 2026

The Clinical Engineer supports the safe and effective use of medical devices by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, calibration and safety testing across a wide range of patient‑critical equipment. The role requires technical problem‑solving, independent working and close liaison with clinical teams to diagnose faults, plan servicing and ensure equipment meets regulatory and safety standards. Acting as a core technical specialist within the department, the postholder contributes to quality improvement, risk management and the wider lifecycle management of medical technology.

The post holder is responsible for working in clinical or technical (workshop) areas to carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing. The post holder should have the ability to work independently and will liaise with clinical, technical and supplier staff to identify faults and repair a wide range of medical equipment and is required to work to high standards of safety and accountability.

The post will adhere to any training guidance created for the training pathway to senior level and the core of the post is to supply technical expertise at the department level acting as key person for problem‑solving within the trust for medical devices. The option to repair the machinery both electrical and mechanical for a complete in‑depth PPM task needs to be considered for part of this role.

Due to the operational nature of the Clinical Engineering and Equipment Library services, postholders are required to work on‑site on a full‑time basis to ensure effective day‑to‑day service delivery and timely response to clinical needs. Working patterns will be agreed in accordance with the needs of the service and the organisational structure. Where applicable, staff may also be expected to participate in an on‑call rota to support out‑of‑hours service continuity.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.

We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation – whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants.

• Qualification in Electrical / electronic engineering, Biomedical engineering, Mechanical engineering, IT Diploma or equivalent + relevant medical engineering courses

• Excellent communication skills for dealing with people
• Intermediate IT skills. Able to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint at a basic level.
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent technical knowledge
• Knowledge of health and safety awareness and safe working practices

• Good broad knowledge of medical device operation and management
• A good level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£32,199 to £34,876 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)