252237 Clinical Engineer
About the role
The Department of Medical Physics within NHS Lothian is seeking two Clinical Engineer positions. One is a new full-time and permanent post, while the other provides maternity cover for a one-year term.
Responsibilities
- Lead/participate in projects to introduce new medical device technologies into the Health Board.
- Provide a timely review and risk assessment of Research and Development studies involving medical devices requiring Clinical Engineering sign-off.
- Deliver an ongoing portfolio of routine medical equipment replacement projects.
- Solve problems and participate in longer-term Clinical Engineering quality improvement projects.
- Work closely with colleagues in Higher Education institutions developing novel devices.
Requirements
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, specializing in Clinical Engineering.
- Self-motivated, with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- A flexible and methodical approach.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, specializing in Clinical Engineering.
Skills
Enthusiastic, conscientious, capable, and willing to work in a multidisciplinary team providing clinical engineering services across the Health Board.
Benefits
Support from an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing clinical engineering services across the Health Board.
Pay
Band 7 salary scale.
Schedule
Full time (36 hours/week).
Department
Department of Medical Physics, base to be agreed with the successful applicant.
Contact Information
To apply, please email malcolm.phillips@nhs.scot with “MEDP2618 or MEDP2619” in the subject line. For informal enquiries or to visit the team, contact Dr Malcolm Phillips, Head of Medical Equipment Management/Clinical Engineering.
Further Information
Further information on the role, including the key result areas and necessary skills/experience, can be found by referring to the job description and person specification.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for its workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.