Principal Electro-Biomedical Engineer (EBME)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 13/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship is not clearly stated in this advert.
The advert didn't contain a clear role-specific sponsorship line, so HiveMind can't confirm eligibility. Verify with the recruiting manager or trust HR before you apply.
Role summary
This role involves managing key planned maintenance programs for complex medical equipment in critical clinical areas like theatres and ICUs, ensuring CQC compliance. The post holder will perform repairs and maintenance, work with the Medical Device Connectivity team on IT-related issues, and supervise other staff. They will also contribute to policy development and provide technical services to external customers.
Essential criteria
- BSc/BEng degree in a relevant engineering subject such as Medical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and/or relevant technical/scientific degree
- Professional Training
- In depth specialist technical training in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of high risk and complex medical devices.
- Many years practical experience in repairing and maintaining wide range of medical equipment (including connected devices and high risk complex equipment) used in large NHS hospitals and experience in supervising and assisting in the management of a significant aspect of equipment repair and maintenance service programs.
- Able to manage planned maintenance programs alone - Able to effectively repair and maintain a wide range of medical devices- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- BSc/BEng degree in a relevant engineering subject such as Medical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and/or relevant technical/scientific degree
- Professional Training
- In depth specialist technical training in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of high risk and complex medical devices.
- Many years practical experience in repairing and maintaining wide range of medical equipment (including connected devices and high risk complex equipment) used in large NHS hospitals and experience in supervising and assisting in the management of a significant aspect of equipment repair and maintenance service programs.
- Able to manage planned maintenance programs alone - Able to effectively repair and maintain a wide range of medical devices- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 17d ago · Closes in 5d
Applications close soon — apply now if this is a fit.
Full advert · preview
Job summary
1\. The post holder is responsible for managing key planned maintenance projects/programs of high-priority complex medical equipment in clinical areas that have challenging environments such as theatres, intensive care units, emergency department and endoscopy unit with the aim to achieve maintenance compliance targets to meet CQC regulations.
2\. The post holder is responsible for performing the repair and maintenance of a portfolio of complex medical equipment including dealing with related technical problems that are not limited the equipment alone.
3\. The post holder is responsible for working closely with Medical Device Connectivity team to perform planned maintenance as well as resolve issues related to medical devices' IT connectivity and medical systems
4\. As a principal engineer in the section, to take responsibility for leading in several of the key areas of equipment repair and maintenance and connectivity, and to supervise other staff to achieve the project aim.
5\. The post holder also makes a significant contribution to the policies and procedures used by the Section, the development of the services provided, and their efficiency, and to the maintenance of the Section's Quality System.
6\. Part of the income generation operation, the postholder shall contribute to delivering maintenance and technical services to the department's external custom
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.