Clinical Engineer

Job details

• Job reference: 252237
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 10/07/2026
• Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
• Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
• Employment type: Various Contract Options
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 26/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Medical Physics

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Department of Medical Physics (base to be agreed with the successful applicant)

Clinical Engineer (Clinical Engineering / Medical Equipment Management)

Permanent contract, full time (36 hours/week): 1 Post.

Fixed-term, one year contract, full time (36 hours/week): 1 Post.

Salary Scale: Band 7

Vacancy References: MEDP 26 18 (fixed-term) and MEDP 26 19 (permanent)

Applications are invited for two clinical engineer posts within the Clinical Engineering/Medical Equipment Management (MEM) Service within NHS Lothian. One post is a new full-time and permanent post and the other post will provide maternity cover for a fixed period of 12 months.The Department of Medical Physics is responsible for the safe introduction of new medical device technologies into the Health Board and also for the ongoing support and maintenance of medical devices throughout their entire lifecycle.

These are exciting opportunities to apply for posts within the service which will enable the postholders to lead/participate in projects to introduce new technologies into the Board, often involving clinical trials of first in the UK novel devices, some of which will be non-UKCA/CE marked and at an earlier stage in their development. Part of the postholder’s responsibilities will be to provide a timely review and risk assessment of Research and Development studies involving medical devices that require Clinical Engineering sign-off prior to commencement. The postholders will also be responsible for delivering an ongoing portfolio of routine medical equipment replacement projects, leading on one-off projects to solve problems and participating in longer-term Clinical Engineering quality improvement projects.

There will be an opportunity to work closely with colleagues in Higher Education establishments who are developing a range of novel devices with whom the Health Board has long-term collaborative partnerships.

With a clear focus on patient safety, quality and cost-effectiveness, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing clinical engineering services across the Health Board. You will be an enthusiastic, conscientious and capable individual who will need to be self-motivated, have good organisational and interpersonal skills and a flexible and methodical approach.

The successful candidates are required to hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, specialising in Clinical Engineering.As part of the Clinical Engineering/MEM team, your work will support many clinical specialities delivering world class healthcare at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community. You will be required to work at St. John’s Hospital, the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Western General Hospital, with your base being agreed with the Head of Service. There will also be an opportunity for an element of working from home.NHS Lothian employs around 26,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 910,000 in a region covering ~660 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 sunny 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.

Further information on the role, including the key result areas and the necessary skills/experience, can be found by referring to the job description and person specification. It is likely that the postholder’s line management will change within the first year as part of an internal organisational change.For informal enquiries or to request to visit the team, please contact Dr Malcolm Phillips, Head of Medical Equipment Management/Clinical Engineering by emailing malcolm.phillips@nhs.scot (please put “MEDP2618 or MEDP2619” in the Subject line).

In-person interviews are likely to be held at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in late July or early August.

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