Overview

Clinical Engineering are responsible for the management of the maintenance and repair of medical equipment used by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, other NHS Trusts and Private Healthcare providers. We are looking for an enthusiastic electronic engineering technician to join our busy team looking after our wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment. Good communication skills are essential for working with both customers and suppliers in this rewarding environment. We are particularly interested in applicants skilled in this type of work, but would be prepared to consider candidates with appropriate general electronic experience, for whom training will be provided. Should a capable inexperienced applicant be identified a training position may be offered leading to the full Band 5 position on successful completion of training. Candidates with full (manual) driving licences preferred.

Role and responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and rotate between the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. They will also be required to visit other healthcare providers in both the public and private sector.
• Provide specialised clinical technical services for preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection and repair to a wide range of complex and patient-critical medical devices and laboratory equipment.
• Communicate with clinical users and laboratory staff to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request.
• Undertake advanced fault-finding. Apply suitable fault finding techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer supplied information. Report novel fault conditions to manufacturers. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex and inter-related systems (e.g. electronic, computer and mechanical systems), which may be due to user error, equipment failure or environmental issues (e.g. temperature, RF interference).

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in electronic engineering with a willingness to train for specialised clinical technical work.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with customers and suppliers.
• Driving licence (manual) preferred.
• A training position may be offered for capable inexperienced applicants, leading to the full Band 5 position on successful completion of training.

Location and travel

The role is based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital with rotation to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. Travel to other healthcare providers in both the public and private sector is required.

Flexible working

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. We will discuss adjusted hours or other flexible arrangements to suit you, our patients, and the Trust.

Benefits and information

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• Additional benefits available in the benefits documents.

Application notes

Please review the person specification and provide specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Ensure your application is free of errors/omissions prior to submission.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.