Clinical Engineering Assistant/Apprentice

Posting date:	31 December 2025
Salary:	£24,465.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£24465.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 January 2026
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 7TQ
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9216-25-1700

Summary

1. Key Technical Tasks 1.1. Performs under close supervision, safety testing to BS EN 60601 and 62353 Safety Standards for Medical Devices and acceptance testing to Managing Medical Devices April 2015 MHRA standard. 1.2. Performs under close supervision diagnostic and fault finding procedures on medical equipment. 1.3. Performs under close supervision, calibration, quality control and functional checks, on patient critical medical equipment. 1.4. Works safely with potentially fatal voltages and currents when repairing medical equipment under close supervision. 1.5. Works safely with compressed gases when repairing medical equipment under close supervision. 1.6. Uses tools and equipment in the mechanical workshop safely and appropriately under close supervision. 1. Miscellaneous 1.1. Works flexibly and occasionally outside normal working hours to meet service requirements. Participates in an out-of-hours on-call rota as required. 1.2. Assists colleagues when required to move large or heavy equipment which can be in excess of 25kg. 1.3. Works away from the normal base under close supervision. e.g. other Hospitals, Healthcare providers. 1.4. Participates in a rota when required to ensure workshop is manned during core hours. 1.5. When working in other departments, liaises with local heads of department, ward managers or their representatives as appropriate. The Post holder will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided. 1.6. Transports medical devices and test equipment between sites using Trusts or own vehicle as required 1.7. Performs other appropriate duties, which may be required from time to time by the department management.