Principal Electro-Biomedical Engineer (EBME)

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 customers including NHS and private healthcare organisations.

Main duties of the job

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 customers including NHS and private healthcare organisations.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

58,133 to 65,261 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

-DE-CA-B

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Sections Quality System.

6. Part of the income generation operation, the postholder shall contribute to delivering maintenance and technical services to the departments external customers including NHS and private healthcare organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Sections Quality System.

6. Part of the income generation operation, the postholder shall contribute to delivering maintenance and technical services to the departments external customers including NHS and private healthcare organisations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/BEng degree in a relevant engineering subject such as Medical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and/or relevant technical/scientific degree

Professional Training

Essential

• In depth specialist technical training in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of high risk and complex medical devices.

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Skills

Essential

• Able to manage planned maintenance programs alone - Able to effectively repair and maintain a wide range of medical devices- Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/BEng degree in a relevant engineering subject such as Medical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and/or relevant technical/scientific degree

Professional Training

Essential

• In depth specialist technical training in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of high risk and complex medical devices.

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Skills

Essential

• Able to manage planned maintenance programs alone - Able to effectively repair and maintain a wide range of medical devices- Effective interpersonal and communication skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website