Job summary
To be part of a team of clinical scientists, technicians and other healthcare professionals supporting and maintaining the Quality and Governance management processes relating to Medical Device whole lifecycle management. The Clinical Engineering Section is primarily concerned with providing repair, calibration, maintenance, training and governance to a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in the Barts Health NHS Trust and to various NHS and private healthcare organisations. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Medical Device Trainer to plan and deliver medical device training with good understanding of a range of medical device operation and application. They must have experience in either clinical usage or have been involved in the management of medical devices. They are expected to manage their own workload, be IT literate and possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work to high standards and accountability and will facilitate delivery of training on a wide range of medical equipment. As part of your career development you will be offered in-house and formal manufacturers' training courses. Clinical Engineering works to a registered quality assurance system (BS EN ISO 9001:2015) to give a high standard of customer care.

Ideally you will be professionally registered and will be qualified to BEng/BSc in Engineering of Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. You should have extensive experience in training and education of medical equipment.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8414676SBH
Closing date: 18 November 2026

Person Specification
Skills

• Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up complex documents and spreadsheets
• Ability to use advanced features of a computerised equipment management database system
• Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage work areas and work load of self and the wider team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific, and management staff on trust wide issues relating to clinical equipment management and user training
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working
• Ability to work within an effective and efficient team

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse/Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Practicing Medical devices management/Registered Clinical Technologist
• Degree in or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• Evidence of regular participation in relevant training courses and seminars

Desirable

• Project management qualification (Prince2)
• NAMDET Membership (National Association of Medical Device Educators and Trainers)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical environment in a variety of healthcare settings
• Currently band 6 level as a minimum (in an area utilising frequent use and variety medical devices)
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System and evidence of active participation in continuous improvement
• Experience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations and undertaking audits
• Experience with applying right IPC rules

Desirable

• Experience in Medical device evaluation
• Experience in Project management
• Experience at Sister/Charge Nurse level or managing medical device training
• Experience of team leadership and development
• Experience of staff appraisal and disciplinary procedures

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment
• In depth knowledge of the operation and clinical applications of a variety of medical devices

Employer contact details
Head of Clinical Engineering, Andrzej Jastrzebski, andrzej.jastrzebski@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.