Clinical Engineer

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 October 2025

We are seeking a Clinical Engineer preferably with several years experience in the NHS to join the team at Dorset County Hospital. We will prioritise candidates with such experience over those with formal academic qualifications, however we are willing to consider those with less experience for initial appointment at Band 4.

This post is part of Clinical Engineering service that may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary in the next six to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS subsidiary will continue to offer NHS AFC T&Cs to transferring staff and new employees who join after the transfer date in 2026.

As a Clinical Engineer, the post holder will, under the direction of a Senior Clinical Engineer, be responsible for:

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• Undertaking the repair, maintenance and repair of high value electronic and mechanical devices and equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
  
• Ordering parts and accessories for medical devices and equipment
  
• Monitoring and rotating stock levels to ensure minimal wastage
  
• Reviewing working practices, advising on changes and suggesting efficiency improvements.
  

The postholder will also be expected to carry out the co-ordination of external training on new equipment to clinical/nursing staff, to assist departments and wards in maintaining training records, and to update F2 with details of the training received.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

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• Good level of general education to GCSE standard or equivalent.
  
• Engineering qualification, or a Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent, together with evidence of specific training in medical devices.
  
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equally demonstrable equivalence.
  

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• Experience in the repair, maintenance and performance checking of a range of complex specialist medical devices, such as: Infusion/syringe pumps, Diathermy machines, Defibrillators, Patient monitoring.
  
• Experience of working with medical device databases.
  
• Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic / mechanical engineering workshop practices and techniques.
  
• Experience with networked medical devices - wired and Wi-Fi.
  
• Knowledge of engineering theory necessary to efficiently diagnose and rectify faults on complex specialist medical devices.
  
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System.
  

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• Ability to operate equipment worked on, in all modes of operation, in order to safely verify correct operation and aid fault diagnosis.
  
• Electronic engineering skills including the use of test & measuring equipment, handling and assembly of components and boards, fault finding and diagnosis, use of technical manuals and circuit diagrams.
  
• Mechanical engineering skills including use of test and measuring equipment, assembly and bonding of components, use of technical manuals and drawings.
  
• Intermediate IT skills - with MS Office and ability to maintain, interrogate and use the features of a complex database, i.e. F2.
  
• Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage work areas and workload.
  
• Willingness to continuously develop skills and abilities and to attend in house and external training courses, at base and throughout the UK.
  
• Willingness to work towards RCT or IPEM professional membership.
  
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to discuss with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on issues relating to the use of specific medical devices.
  
• A full U.K. driving licence and own transport is essential for this post as part of the duties include travel for servicing and repair.
  

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust