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Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital/Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Type of Role: Modern Apprentice - Clinical Engineering
Job Title: Practitioner Clinical Technologists - 2 posts
Tenure: Fixed term
Salary: Band 5 Salary Scale: £34,494 - £42,977
Modern Apprentice Salary: Starting salary: £25,786 per annum
- Band 5 Annexe 21 Year 1 – 60% of top of scale
- Band 5 Annexe 21 Year 2 – 65% of top of scale
- Band 5 Annexe 21 Year 3 – 70% of top of scale
- Band 5 Annexe 21 Year 4 – 75% of top of scale
On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 5 starting salary scale.
Start Date: 3rd August 2026 (start date is subject to change)
The role: Medical Physics Technologists are experts on medical equipment this means they work closely with clinical staff to diagnose medical equipment problems, to advise on medical equipment purchases and staff training. In Medical Physics we get to see all the new and innovative equipment from the healthcare environment. We get to see how technology can be used to treat, diagnose and monitor patients. With such a varied workload you are always intellectually stimulated and the unpredictable nature of the work means your knowledge and experience constantly tested.
Further information is available in the attached pack, please read this before applying.
There will be an information session on Thursday, 21st May 2026, to provide more information about the role and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions. To register for this session click.
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/19367873BDE62C64
Entry Requirements:
Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
- Two Highers (or SCQF equivalent) in Maths and Science/Technical Subjects at Grade A to C, and
- Five National 5’s at Grade A to C, one of which must be in English (or Standard Grades 1 and 2 OR Intermediate 2 A to C)
AND
- Fully complete the application form
AND
- Satisfy the age requirement for an apprenticeship post: Modern Apprenticeships are only open to applicants who will be aged 16 to 24 years (or 16 to 29 years for Disabled Applicants or applicants who are care experienced*) on 3rd August 2026, in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Widening Access to Employment Strategy and workforce projections.
Important dates:
1st stage interview - college assessment centre: 10th June 2026
Panel interview: 1st July 2026
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.