Clinical engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain equipment for diagnosing illness and treating patients.

  • Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.  
  • Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.  
  • Manage teams of engineers by
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Clinical engineers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Clinical engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year
24,214 GBP
43,772 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Clinical engineer

  • 46,112 GBP
  • 40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Clinical engineer
Average salary for full-time Clinical engineer

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Salary over time for Clinical engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 42,396 GBP
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Future outlook for Clinical engineers

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Very good outlook
168 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
29% chance of automation in the future

Clinical engineer - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Clinical engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 53% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 30% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 7% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree

You'll need:

  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • maths knowledge
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • design skills and knowledge
  • knowledge of biology
  • knowledge of physics
  • the ability to read English
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Things to highlight for your Clinical engineer interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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