Junior Clinical Engineer | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, England
6 months ago
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14 Nov 2025 (6 months ago)

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust includes major teaching hospitals. A wide range of equipment is used for medical work - diagnosis, monitoring, therapy and technical work - throughout its wards, theatres, and clinical departments.


The Clinical Engineering Department delivers high quality medical device maintenance repair and management services within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join MFT Clinical Engineering Team as a Junior Clinical Engineer, providing innovation, support and continuous improvement for our cross site workshops and IT and database systems and processes.


Our department is accredited to the ISO9001:2015 Quality Standard and is responsible for the management of all types of reusable medical devices.


Responsibilities

  • Work within the engineering processing and compliance section, ensuring efficient and timely maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • Keep accurate records and deal with clients on a range of medical device management issues.
  • Act as the face of Clinical Engineering when in contact with our clients.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of basic scientific and engineering principles and awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
  • Logical, methodical approach to work; ability to work as part of a team or independently.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience in the field of engineering is advantageous but not essential.

Location & Mobility

Based mainly at workshops in Manchester Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, North Manchester or Trafford General but flexible to work at various Hospitals throughout Greater Manchester.


Development & Induction

We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.


About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation.


We have a digitally enabled organisation, a major academic research centre and education provider, and a Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.


Supporting Documents

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Also read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.


Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .


Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.


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