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223462 Clinical Technologist (Clinical Engineering/Medical Equipment)

NHS Scotland
Livingston
3 days ago
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the Medical Equipment Management Service at St Johns Hospital, Livingston, to support the delivery of a medical equipment management service.

Medical Physics is recruiting an experienced electronic / electro-mechanical service technician, graduates or technicians from other industry to work within healthcare science as a medical equipment technologist within the Medical Equipment Management Service. You will have a degree or technical HND or equivalent qualification in an electronics or medical engineering discipline, and experience of working within an electronic servicing role. We are looking for persons who are self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Good interpersonal skills are essential, as is a flexible and methodical approach to the required tasks. This post involves travelling and working at various hospitals and clinics in Lothian.

The Medical Equipment Management service has a track record of developing staff to enhance career opportunities. With a clear focus on quality and patient services, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team and be trained to provide an equipment management service for a wide range of medical equipment. You will work across many clinical specialities, supporting the delivery of world class healthcare at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community. You will be self motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service.

NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square

miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an

area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and

variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside Edinburgh is

Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian.

Informal enquiries and visits to the Medical Physics Department are welcomed by Steven Kesterton, West Sector Manager: Tel. , email or Tony Wilson, Workshop Manager Team Leader: Tel , email .

Please Note: All interviews contain a practical assessment, therefore, on site attendance is required, if you are unable to attend please do not apply.

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  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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