Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Engineering Technician
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About the Role
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Engineering Technician to join our Estates and Facilities team. In this varied and rewarding role, you will help ensure that a wide range of medical equipment is safe, reliable, and available to support outstanding patient care across our hospital sites.
Working as part of a specialist Clinical Engineering team, you will undertake maintenance, repair, calibration, testing, and commissioning of medical devices, while providing expert technical support to clinical staff. You will also contribute to equipment safety, training, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives across the Trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, repair, calibration, and safety testing of a wide range of medical equipment.
- Commission, install, and acceptance-test new medical devices.
- Diagnose faults and provide technical support to clinical departments across the Trust.
- Ensure medical equipment complies with safety standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
- Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance programmes to maximize equipment availability.
- Maintain accurate service, maintenance, and calibration records.
- Liaise with manufacturers and external service providers regarding repairs and specialist support.
- Deliver training and advice to healthcare staff on the safe use of medical equipment.
- Support equipment safety investigations, risk assessments, and service improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Clinical Engineering Department and support junior team members where required.
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About Us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste, and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Vasantha Karunathilaka
- Job title: Clinical Engineering Manager
- Email address: vasantha.karunathilaka@nhs.net
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