Galway University Hospitals is recruiting a Senior Clinical Engineering Technician (Grade 3162) to join its Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department. This is a permanent, wholetime post open to all applicants — HSE and non-HSE — and represents an excellent opportunity to take a senior technical role in a major acute hospital setting in the West of Ireland.
About the Role
The Senior Clinical Engineering Technician will provide expert technical support across a broad range of medical equipment used throughout Galway University Hospitals. Working within the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, the postholder will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical management of medical devices, with a particular emphasis on demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, electronic, IT, and software-related issues.
This role requires a high degree of practical competence and independent judgement across the full spectrum of medical equipment technical support, contributing directly to patient safety and the reliability of clinical services.
Key Responsibilities
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- Provide comprehensive technical support for medical equipment across hospital departments, including planned preventive maintenance, repair, and performance testing.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, electronic, IT, and software faults on a wide range of medical devices used in acute and clinical settings.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with clinical staff, manufacturers, and external service providers to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues and minimal disruption to patient care.
- Assist in the evaluation, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new medical equipment.
- Contribute to the development and review of maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and safety protocols for medical devices.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior members of the clinical engineering team.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Irish and European standards, healthcare regulations, and HSE policies governing medical device management.
- Participate in on-call and out-of-hours arrangements as required by the department.
Requirements / Qualifications
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- A recognised qualification in Clinical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline (Level 7 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated practical experience in all aspects of medical equipment technical support, including the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, IT, and software-related faults across a wide range of medical devices used in a hospital environment.
- Experience working in a clinical engineering or biomedical engineering environment, preferably within an acute hospital setting.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Irish and EU standards and regulations governing medical device safety and maintenance.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising workload under pressure.
Salary
€52,310 – €72,424 per annum (HSE Clinical Engineering Technician, Senior scale, 9-point scale), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. Long Service Increments (LSIs) apply beyond the standard maximum for eligible staff.
Location
Galway University Hospitals is one of Ireland’s largest acute hospital groups, serving as the primary tertiary referral centre for the West and North West of Ireland. The Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department supports clinical services across the GUH campus, providing a dynamic and technically demanding environment for engineering professionals.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime.
Application Details
Reference: G11959
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Informal Enquiries
Brendan Tuohy, Chief Physicist / Head of Department, Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering
Email: Brendan.Tuohy@hse.ie
Frank Kirrane, Principal Physicist / Head of Clinical Engineering
Email: Frank.Kirrane@hse.ie
