DCT Technical Inspector

Job Summary

Job Summary We are looking to recruit a Technical Inspector to work here at Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is a permanent full-time position.

The Department of Clinical Technology (DCT) manages the maintenance of medical devices for RCHT and CFT; the Technical support team, which is a team within DCT, provides selected medical devices, consumables, technical assistance, business and financial support to DCT technicians’ wards and departments across the 3 RCHT sites and CFT. DCT team members are expected to be forward-thinking and innovative, can demonstrate a proven track record in supporting change and service improvement, are flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organizational skills and, most importantly, have unlimited enthusiasm.

To perform annual technical inspections, including function testing and electrical safety tests on various medical devices throughout the Royal Cornwall Trust and other external customers of the Clinical Equipment Management Service. This work will also include some calibration checks, preventative maintenance and database verification and will be carried out under the guidance of the Team Leader. Out-of-hours or weekend work may be required.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their expertise.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site supports medical and nursing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. We are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally, and to research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research-active organisation. The South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities.

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Date posted: 05 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:

Job locations:
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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Job Description:

For further information please visit: https://-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Educational

Essential

• Minimum GCSE C and above: MATHS, ENGLISH, SCIENCE
• Evidence of good IT skills including MS Office

Desirable

• Capability with recording within an Asset Management Systems

Communication

Essential

• Evidence of customer support experience

Desirable

• Worked with a variety of stakeholders

Disclosure and Barring…