Job summary Clinical Engineering are seeking to recruit an engineer who is passionate about making a difference to the NHS. This role will support patient services by providing a comprehensive quality assurance programme for diagnostic ultrasound medical devices and diagnostic imaging monitors Trust wide. This is an exciting opportunity to perform a critical role in the maintenance of a wide range of diagnostic imaging medical devices. The role will require flexibility in working hours in order to access medical devices in clinical locations outside of normal clinic operating times. It is expected that most activities will be accomplished between Monday to Friday however, on occasions weekend work may be required. Training will be given to the successful candidate. Clinical Engineering maintains a wide variety of medical devices so there may be opportunities to gain experience and skills on other medical devices as appropriate, providing the core requirements of this role are met. The ideal candidate will have a scientific or technical background gained in healthcare as a technician or engineer. They should be suitably qualified and with experience of the use, maintenance and management of medical devices for healthcare delivery. 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. Main duties of the job Working within an ISO 9001 quality system, the post holder will be a member of a team providing Quality Assurance (QA) user checks on the ultrasound transducers of diagnostic ultrasound scanners and QA checks on medical imaging (PACS) monitors across all the Trust's hospital sites. The majority of the activities will be undertaken in clinical areas, during clinic downtimes however, some elements of the role will be undertaken in the Clinical Engineering workshops. The post holder will be required to develop and deliver a training programme for other engineers and users, as well as write standard operating procedures (SOPs) that will be agreed and signed off by a Lead Clinical Scientist. About us The Directorate of Medical Imaging & Medical Physics (MIMP) is the largest Service Directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Medical Physics employs 135 staff (35 scientists and 100 technical staff) providing a variety of scientific and clinical services to the Trust. The Department of Medical Physics is divided into 6 sections each managed by a Section Head responsible to the Scientific Director. The Clinical Engineering Section is divided into three groups - Medical Device Management (MDM), Medical Device Innovation (MDI) and Medical Device Healthcare Projects (MDHP) You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 190-0123-DIR Job locations Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Engineering/Physics or an allied subject, or equivalent qualification and experience. Extensive additional theoretical knowledge acquired through CPD (professional short courses, personal study, conferences) and professional training in relevant working environments. Desirable Professional registration (e.g., Incorporated Engineer; Registered Clinical Technologist, etc.). Specialist training in the operation & maintenance of highly complex medical devices. Experience Essential Experience of medical device servicing including fault finding and repair. Experience of scheduled maintenance programmes and in meeting targets. Desirable Significant post graduate (or equivalent) engineering experience working in a relevant field that has delivered knowledge to an equivalent level as a post graduate diploma. Skills Essential The ability to work under pressure and meet targets. Extensive knowledge of engineering work practices & maintenance principles. Understanding of fault finding, preventative maintenance & calibration principles and understanding of safe working practices. Understanding of quality assurance and quality management principles in the management of equipment. Competent user of IT tools such as word-processing, spreadsheets and database applications etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Engineering/Physics or an allied subject, or equivalent qualification and experience. Extensive additional theoretical knowledge acquired through CPD (professional short courses, personal study, conferences) and professional training in relevant working environments. Desirable Professional registration (e.g., Incorporated Engineer; Registered Clinical Technologist, etc.). Specialist training in the operation & maintenance of highly complex medical devices. Experience Essential Experience of medical device servicing including fault finding and repair. Experience of scheduled maintenance programmes and in meeting targets. Desirable Significant post graduate (or equivalent) engineering experience working in a relevant field that has delivered knowledge to an equivalent level as a post graduate diploma. Skills Essential The ability to work under pressure and meet targets. Extensive knowledge of engineering work practices & maintenance principles. Understanding of fault finding, preventative maintenance & calibration principles and understanding of safe working practices. Understanding of quality assurance and quality management principles in the management of equipment. Competent user of IT tools such as word-processing, spreadsheets and database applications etc. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)