Assistant Technical Officer

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Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks an Assistant Technical Officer to join their Medical Engineering Department. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting the management and maintenance of medical devices, ensuring compliance and safety through effective stock management and basic maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ3 or equivalent and a valid UK driving license, along with good communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised with tools and equipment.
• Good levels of manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Management of stock and spare parts.
• Commissioning of new devices.
• Basic electrical safety testing and minor repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic fault-finding skills

Analytical skills

Manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification / experience

Current full UK driving licence

Tools

Basic electrical testing tools

Computer software (database, word processing)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Medical Engineering Department within Estates and Facilities. The postholder will provide day‑to‑day technical and logistical support to a multidisciplinary team responsible for the management and maintenance of a large and diverse portfolio of medical devices used across Trust and community sites. The role supports safe, effective and compliant use of medical equipment through stock management, device movements, basic maintenance activities and accurate record keeping. This is a practical, hands‑on role requiring good communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly within a busy healthcare environment.

Interview & Application Information

• Interview Date: 14 March 2026
• Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main Duties

The Assistant Technical Officer supports the Medical Engineering Department in the commissioning, collection, return and disposal of medical devices across wards and departments. Duties include:

• Management of stock and spare parts
• Commissioning of new devices
• Disposal of redundant equipment
• Collection/return of devices to wards and departments
• Creating and updating tasks in the Trust Asset Management System
• Basic electrical safety testing, routine servicing, calibration and minor repairs of medical electronic equipment
• Coordinating access for maintenance and testing with clinical staff, suppliers and colleagues
• Maintaining accurate service records and ensuring equipment is handled and transported safely
• Supporting apprentices and students, working in accordance with health and safety legislation, MHRA guidance and departmental procedures
• Contributing to a positive team‑based working culture

Job Details

• Date posted: 23 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 317-2026-04-19-DR
• Job locations: Trustwide, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7DN

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification / experience
• Current full UK driving licence
• An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electromechanical applications
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Experience in a similar/relevant maintenance environment
• Ability to work unsupervised with tools and equipment
• Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and suppliers under all conditions of urgency
• Basic fault‑finding skills
• Good analytical skills
• Computer use including database, word processing, internet and email
• Good levels of manual dexterity

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in a related Engineering discipline
• Recognised IT competency qualification (e.g., ECDL)
• Relevant experience within a maintenance environment
• Experience of PAT testing
• Experience of working in an ISO9001 environment
• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of Medical Devices
• Knowledge of Audio‑Visual Equipment
• An understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

About Us

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Employer Details

• Employer name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Trustwide, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7DN
• Website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us