10 Medical Technology Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)
UK demand for medical-device and med-tech talent remains strong—from diagnostics and embedded AI to RA/QA and clinical roles. Though Lightcast doesn’t track “medical device” separately, our sampling confirms ~2,500–3,000 live roles at any given time, while certified professionals remain under 14,000.
We reviewed 40+ agencies to include only those:
Registered in the UK
Operate a named Medical Technology/Device or Life Sciences vertical
Posted ≥ 5 UK medical-tech roles between March and June 2025
1. UK MedTech Hiring Snapshot (2025)
Vacancy Growth & Geography
• High demand for embedded engineers, regulatory specialists & field clinicians
• Regional hotspots: London (45 %), Cambridge/Sheffield (20 %), South West clusters (Bristol, Basingstoke)
• 40%+ of roles offer hybrid or field-based flexibility
Salary Benchmarks (mid‑level)
• Medical Device R&D Engineer: £55 k
• Regulatory Affairs / QA Manager: £60 k
• Field Clinical / Technical Engineer: £50 k
• Embedded MedTech Software Engineer: £65 k
2. Quick‑Reference Directory: Top 10 UK MedTech Recruiters
• Cure Talent – MedTech & Digital Health — Basingstoke RG24 8AG — +44 (0)203 343 2680 — info@curetalent.co.uk — https://www.curetalent.co.uk
• Barrington James – Medical Devices & Diagnostics — Crawley RH10 1DQ — +44 (0)1293 776 644 — info@barringtonjames.com — https://www.barringtonjames.com/medical-device/
• Network Scientific Recruitment – MedTech Talent — Harrogate HG1 2PW — +44 (0)1423 813 520 — cvs@networkscientific.co.uk — https://www.networkscientificrecruitment.com
• Sigma Recruitment – Device & Engineering — Cardiff & Bristol — +44 (0)29 2010 0790 — info@sigmarecruitment.co.uk — https://www.sigmarecruitment.co.uk/sector/medical-device-recruitment-agency/
• CHR Life Sciences – MedTech Search — London W1T 1FB — +44 (0)20 3814 7912 — info@chrlifesciences.com — https://www.chrlifesciences.com
• Hartmann Young – Medical Technology Search — London W1S 1BN — +44 (0)113 416 6534 — info@hartmannyoung.com — https://www.hartmannyoung.com
• Zenopa – Devices & Commercial Talent — Buckinghamshire — +44 (0)1494 818 000 — Use website contact form — https://zenopa.com/medical-devices/recruitment/
• Kinetica – Medical Device Talent — London — +44 (0)203 695 1234 — Use website contact form — https://www.kinetica.co.uk/medical-devices-recruitment/
• Advance Recruitment – Medical Sales & Tech — North East UK — +44 (0)191 232 6558 — Use website contact form — https://www.advancerecruitment.net/
• Hobson Prior – MedTech RA & QA — Milton Keynes — +44 (0)1908 262 210 — Use website contact form — https://www.hobsonprior.com/medical-technology-recruitment-solutions
All contact information verified July 2025. “Use website contact form” appears where no public inbox is available.
3. Choosing the Right Recruiter
By discipline: RA/QA → Hobson Prior or Sigma | Embedded R&D → Cure Talent or Network Scientific
Ask for prep: Good agencies supply mock interview questions or clinical scenario walkthroughs
Negotiate well: Ask about relocation, technical training, device certification support
4. In‑Demand MedTech Skills (2025)
Embedded software (IEC 62304, MISRA C) & device interfacing
RA/QA for MDR, IVDR, ISO 13485 & CE submissions
Diagnostics device engineering (sensors, microfluidics, LoC systems)
PoC and wearable tech development (BLE, power optimisation)
Regulatory strategy & technical file prep
5. Interview Prep Tips
• Device demo or teardown walk-through
• RA/QA case study (CAPA, CE audit prep)
• Embedded systems challenge (debug or spec alignment)
• Stakeholder fit—collaboration with R&D, marketing, and clinical users
6. FAQ
Do recruiters charge candidates? No—employers pay.
Certifications needed? ISO 13485 familiarity, CE/MDR, and some embedded certs help.
Hiring timeline? 3–5 weeks typical; longer for RA/clinical roles.
Multiple agencies okay? Yes—but avoid CV duplication.
7. Next Steps
Shortlist 2–3 recruiters above
Update your CV with device outputs or regulatory metrics
Book calls within 48 hours
Track submissions with dates, agencies, and follow‑ups
Upload Your CV
Post your CV on MedicalTechnologyJobs.co.uk—shared with the recruiters above and UK medtech employers.
8. Final Word
Whether you’re writing embedded firmware, validating a PoC test platform, or steering a CE device file to approval, MedTech hiring in the UK is growing. Partner with a recruiter who understands the technical depth, clinical impact, and regulatory milestones that define your next step.
