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Job requirements
Essential
28 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Proven experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of complex electro-mechanical, electronic, mechanical, IT, and/or computer network systems.
- Experience
Experience of complex medical device maintenance including fault finding and repair.
- Experience
Proven ability to diagnose faults, implement effective corrective actions, and ensure all equipment functions safely, reliably, and in full compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards.
- Experience
Experience maintaining haemodialysis systems and associated water treatment equipment.
- Experience
Experience supporting renal units and satellite dialysis centres.
- Experience
Experience working in a patient-facing clinical environment.
- Experience
Experience of scheduled maintenance programmes and in meeting targets.
- Experience
Experience of working within a Quality Management System such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
- Experience
Experience of delivering teaching and training to technical staff
- Qualifications
Upper-second class honours degree or above in Clinical Engineering or other related subject such as electronics, electrical, physics, IT, computing and mechanical engineering. Alternatively, candidates must be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through relevant education, training and professional experience.
- Qualifications
Specialist training in the operation & maintenance of highly complex medical devices.
- Personal Qualities
The ability to plan their own work and work without supervision.
- Personal Qualities
Adjust quickly to changing priorities, environments, and workflows while maintaining high performance.
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of dialysis water quality standards.
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of renal replacement therapies and associated medical devices.
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of infection prevention requirements within haemodialysis services.
- Skills and Knowledge
Responsible for specialist maintenance and performance of high-value renal equipment assets and contributes to equipment replacement and procurement decisions.
- Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and deliver a complex and demanding workload, while managing competing priorities.
- Skills and Knowledge
Provide day-to-day supervision, mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers, apprentices and trainees.
- Skills and Knowledge
Lead designated maintenance programmes and service improvement initiatives.
- Skills and Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of medical devices management acquired through in-depth experience.
- Skills and Knowledge
Thorough understanding of electrical and electronic principles and applications.
- Skills and Knowledge
Contribute to development of maintenance procedures, quality systems and departmental policies.
- Skills and Knowledge
Develop and deliver structured technical training programmes.
- Skills and Knowledge
Full, clean GB/EU driving licence.
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of quality assurance and quality management principles in the management of equipment.
- Skills and Knowledge
Good IT knowledge and skills.
- Skills and Knowledge
Good practical skills. Able to use precision tools, good hand eye coordination.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of delivering teaching and training to clinical staff.
- Qualifications
Professional registration in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Incorporated Engineer or Registered Clinical Technologist).
Job overview
Are you a passionate engineer with a heart for healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and technology converge to save lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic engineer to join a large team providing maintenance, test, inspection and repair of Medical Devices.
The ideal candidate will have a technical background gained in healthcare as a technician or test and repair engineer. They may have skills in electrical, electronic, computing, hydraulic and mechanical engineering, be suitably qualified and with experience of the use, maintenance and management of medical devices for healthcare delivery. However, relevant experience gained in other industries will be considered and training will be provided. They will have an open and enquiring mind, an analytical and structured approach to problem solving, good communication and reporting skills, and a demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the safe and optimal use of medical devices in healthcare.
Candidates who do not possess the necessary experience and qualifications may be considered for a lower grade position while undergoing training.
At STH, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare. We are looking for a dedicated engineer who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on healthcare, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Provide a technical support service to the renal haemodialysis and reverse osmosis units at the Northern General Hospital, the satellite units at Chesterfield and Barnsley, and in patients' homes.
To work under own initiative and organise complex programs of work as part of a team, but often working alone in isolated environments.
To work in accordance with the departmental ISO 9001 quality system.
Ensure all servicing tools and test equipment are functional and organise repair and maintenance as required.
To participate as required in overtime duties.
To participate in an out-of-hours emergency on call service.
Typical medical devices include lasers, ultrasound, gamma cameras, anaesthetic machines, ventilators, renal dialysis and other types of complex life support devices.
The post holder will work in environments where patients are undergoing treatment or in a patient's home, confidentiality is paramount.
Participation in in-house and external courses and seminars
Undertake continuing professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and to have a commitment to the training and development of other professional colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Engineer (Renal) with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical engineering technician role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa/ pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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