Assistant Medical Engineer

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Liverpool seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Medical Engineer to support the maintenance and safety of medical equipment. You'll be involved in routine checks and repairs, ensuring device functionality and compliance with safety standards. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and effective communication skills. This role offers the opportunity for professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Educated in a suitable engineering subject with an understanding of medical devices.
• Willingness to work in various areas within hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, calibration, and safety testing of medical equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on medical devices.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Ability to communicate well

Team working ability

Independence and initiative

Organisational skills

Personal and interpersonal skills

Effective empathy skills

Computer literacy

Clear written documentation skills

Education

A/Levels, ONC, BTEC, NVQ3, or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Medical Engineer - Royal site

Band 3 – Permanent, Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum. Job ref: 287-CEF-267-25.

Site: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Town: Liverpool.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who is keen to learn new skills and advance their career. You should be highly professional, well‑organised and capable of working under pressure. You will join our experienced team in providing a medical equipment management, maintenance, repair and support services for the Trust and other healthcare providers in the area. You will be educated in a suitable engineering subject with a basic understanding of medical device functionality and safety requirements. You will receive comprehensive training and support in your role, and you are expected to demonstrate your desire to continue your professional development by reaching defined learning goals and successfully completing internal and external training courses.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Medical Engineer you will support the maintenance, calibration, and safety testing of medical equipment across clinical departments, working under the supervision of senior engineers. You will ensure devices are functioning reliably and safely, contributing directly to patient care and clinical efficiency.

• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on a wide range of medical devices (e.g., infusion pumps, ECG machines, defibrillators).
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of service history, faults, and repairs using asset management systems.
• Respond to equipment faults and carry out first‑line diagnostics and repairs.
• Support clinical staff with equipment use and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and NHS protocols.
• Participate in equipment audits and inventory management.

Qualifications – Essential criteria

• A/Levels, ONC, BTEC, NVQ3, or an equivalent qualification.
• Effective empathy skills.

Skills – Essential criteria

• Able to display an aptitude towards maintaining medical equipment.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Team working ability.
• Independence and initiative.
• Clear written documentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Organisational skills.
• Personal and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in all areas within the hospitals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from groups that are currently under‑represented in our workforce, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16‑24.

Applicant Requirements

All successful applicants will be required to submit Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. DBS application fees and deductions will be applied as outlined by the Trust – standard ___£23 or enhanced ___£43, payable via salary deduction. Applicants requiring sponsorship must assess eligibility on gov.uk.

Closing and Application Notice

This vacancy will close on 12/11/2025 23:59. Applicants should apply promptly as the role may close early if a sufficient number of applications is received. The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when a shortlist has been completed.