Head of Clinical Engineering
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- Band
- Band 8
- Pattern
- 36
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Role summary
This is a senior leadership role for a Head of Clinical Engineering, responsible for managing medical device services within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The post holder will oversee maintenance, calibration, and safety testing of equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. Key aspects include staff supervision, budget management, and contributing to service improvement in a rapidly evolving technological environment. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £76,888 – £82,251 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258576
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
16/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
University Hospital Crosshouse
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
02/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department:
Diagnostic Services
Job Advert
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Clinical Engineering within our Diagnostic Services Division based at University Hospital Crosshouse
Hours and Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday 36 hours per week
What you will do:
The Head of Clinical Engineering provides operational leadership of NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Clinical Engineering service, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of medical device management across acute, community and hosted services, including lifecycle and procurement support.
This post implements the organisation’s Medical Device governance framework, ensuring compliance with device safety requirements, training st
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