The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Technologist to join its Clinical Engineering team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in Exeter. The permanent Band 5 post pays £32,073 to £39,043 a year, and applications close on 25 November 2026.

The vacancy was posted on the Trust's own careers site on 11 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 1 December 2026. The role is based at the Trust's Wonford site and runs Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm.

What the role involves

The successful candidate will provide technical support for a wide range of medical devices across the Trust and its community sites, from standard ward-based equipment to specialist devices used in surgery, medicine, specialist services and renal care.

Day-to-day work includes routine diagnostic tests and equipment checks, assessing and repairing breakdowns, and keeping electronic records up to date. The technologist will also advise clinical staff on the correct use of equipment, help commission and test new devices, and take part in an on-call rota for medical equipment when required.

The post sits within the Trust's Medical Equipment Management team. The department says it actively supports technical and personal development through external training courses and Trust training, including continuing professional development opportunities.

Pay, hours and benefits

The salary is Band 5, £32,073 to £39,043 a year on a pro-rata basis. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with on-call cover as part of a rota.

The Trust offers 27 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays for new NHS starters, rising to 33 days, access to the NHS Pension scheme, staff discounts including the Blue Light Card, salary sacrifice options, a cycle to work scheme and an Ofsted-rated outstanding nursery on site at Exeter.

Who should apply

The Trust is looking for an enthusiastic candidate with good technical skills who is comfortable working as part of a team and communicating with clinical colleagues. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several workstreams and changing priorities are also required.

Candidates who believe they have transferable skills are encouraged to contact the team to arrange a call or a walk around the department before applying. For further information, contact Marcus Peckham, Chief Clinical Technologist, on 01392 402061 or by email at marcus.peckham@nhs.net.

About the Royal Devon

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust employs more than 15,000 staff, making it the largest employer in Devon. It provides services to more than 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles, through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, as well as community hospitals and services in people's homes.

The Trust says it values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference will be given to staff with Priority or At Risk status across Devon, and the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if it receives enough applications, so interested candidates should not wait until the deadline.

How to apply

Applications must be made through the Trust's official vacancies site. The full job description, person specification and application form are available on the Clinical Technologist vacancy page on the Royal Devon careers website. The closing date is 25 November 2026.