EBME/Clinical Engineering Senior Technician | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

The Post holder is responsible for working in a clinical area or technical (workshop) to carry out scheduled/preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on medical devices. The post holder is expected to have the ability and knowledge to work on high, medium and low risk medical devices and to work independently. The post will support the repair, maintenance and preventative maintenance of medical equipment in accordance with the medical device management guidance 2015. The post holder must be able to communicate effectively using good negotiation skills to clinical, technical and OEM support staff. The ability to identify faults should underpin a cost-effective solution to a wide range of medical equipment repairs with high standards of safety and accountability. The post holder should have the ability and knowledge to disseminate complex solutions and apply their knowledge to other staff.

In support of this, the post holder will adhere to any training guidance as identified in the PDR (personal development review) and TNA (training needs analysis) supporting the pathway expected of a senior level expert in this field.

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• Carry out scheduled/planned preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on medical devices.
  
• Work on high, medium and low risk medical devices and operate independently.
  
• Support the repair, maintenance and preventative maintenance of medical equipment in line with medical device management guidance.
  
• Communicate effectively with clinical, technical and OEM support staff; identify faults and provide cost-effective repair solutions while upholding safety and accountability standards.
  
• Disseminate complex solutions and apply knowledge to other staff when appropriate.
  
• Adhere to training guidance identified in PDR and TNA to support a senior level expert pathway.
  
• Work indirectly with patients as part of the role.
  

The department's opening hours are currently Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

The post will join the EBME Department in day-to-day maintenance of medical equipment at the Hospital and centres where Croydon University Hospital provides care; the post holder will deliver a high standard of work relating to EBME across multiple sites. The aim is to provide an efficient and safe service to patients and stakeholders, and offer excellent customer care to patients, their families and colleagues across Croydon.

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• Note: Previous applicants need not apply.
  
• Role: EBME/Clinical Engineering Senior Technician - Band 6.
  
• The post will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
  
• Proposed Interview Date: 17 October 2025.
  
• Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of clinics across Croydon; the Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.
  

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We also provide care through clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes, with district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons supporting people of all ages. Croydon Health Services places a high emphasis on education and training, offering access to core skills training and professional development.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 November 2025.