Company: Tallaght University Hospital
Location: Tallaght
Closing Date: 9th December 2025
Job Details
Job Title: Clinical Engineer (Physics grade)
Reference No:11.032(2025)
Department / Directorate: MPCE Department / Estates & Facilities Management Directorate
Reports to: Head of Clinical Engineering Services
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a “Hospital without Walls” always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.
Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is “People Caring for People to Live Better Lives” through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:
Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners
Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing
Respect – for patients, each other and our environment
Equity – for patients and staff
At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.
A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us
purpose of the role:
The Clinical Engineer will work as part of an expanded Medical Equipment Library team to deliver enhanced technical support to clinical services in TUH. They will assist with the support of medical, nursing, paramedical and health and social care professionals (HSCPs) in the application of medical device technology.
overview of role:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The person chosen will:
• Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
• Actively participate in continuing education and research activities.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.
• Work with the Principal Clinical Engineer (Medical Equipment Library) and the Clinical Engineering Team Lead
• Be accountable to the Head of Clinical Engineering Services
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Service
The chosen candidate will: –
Provide technical and clinical support for a range of medical device technology which is managed by the Clinical Engineering Department.
Provide specialist technical support to respiratory medical device technology through the Medical Equipment Library.
Assist in the preventative maintenance of the medical device technology in the Medical Equipment Library and main workshop.
Assist with the implementation of the procedures that ensure the day to day scientific and technical quality of medical devices under the remit of Clinical Engineering.
Participate in research, development and innovation as appropriate.
Respond to equipment faults and breakdowns as they occur, ensuring that equipment is safe and functioning according to manufacturer’s recommendations before returning to clinical use.
Act on notices received from HPRA regarding medical devices.
Ensure that any medical devices considered for procurement conform to EU medical device regulation and are CE marked for the intended use.
Analyze computer and equipment generated data and present it in a form suitable for clinical interpretation.
Assist with advising on the selection, specification, acceptance testing and safety of new equipment and installations.
Assist with supervision of other staff as required.
Provide in-house training as required, and develop relevant skills as trainer/educator.
Undertake courses, education and training programmes to the level required for professional development and performance of duties.
Develop, as required by Head of Clinical engineering Services / Line Manager, specialist areas of interest within the fields of Clinical Engineering.
Assist with efficient management of the hospital’s budget in relevant areas of responsibility.
Participate in academic activities as per the hospital’s teaching agreements with Trinity College Dublin and with academic institutions and in other academic activities as required and directed by the Head of Department.
Participate, as required, in the Departments out of normal working hours On Call system.
All activities shall be carried out in a professional manner, at least in accordance with the Engineers Ireland Code of Ethics.
Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:
(a) hold a first or second class Honors Degree in which Physics was taken as a major subject and Honors obtained in that subject;
Or
hold a recognized qualification at least equivalent thereto.
and
b) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, for proper discharge of the duties of the post.
In addition to the minimum qualifications outlined above, it is desirable that the successful candidate have Clinical Engineering experience in some of the following areas:
Intensive Care, Theatre, Coronary Care, Dialysis, Ventilation, Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Reward & Recognition
Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 3794.
€ 46,307-€78,608
The appointment is whole-time, permanent and pensionable.
The annual leave entitlement is 28 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.
Normal working hours are 37 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
Application process
Applications can be submitted ‘on-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the ‘On-Line’ Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Informal Enquiries to: Neil Tilley; Clinical Engineering Team Lead,
neil.tilley@tuh.ie
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 9th December 2025
TUH Core Competencies:
Core Area Competency Level
Managing the service Quality & Safety of Service 3
Managing the service Delivery of Results 2
Managing Change Problem Solving & Decision Making 2
Managing Change Communications & Influencing 3
Managing Yourself Team player 3
Managing Yourself Planning and Organising 2
Managing People People Management 2
Managing People Leadership 3
Please go to www.tuh/careers for details of the core competencies