Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to maintain and manage medical equipment, ensuring safety and functionality within the hospital environment. Candidates should ideally hold a minimum NVQ level 3 qualification and possess good interpersonal skills. The position involves working closely with staff and suppliers, documenting repairs, and potentially training new personnel. A supportive team within a reputable healthcare facility awaits your application.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment with tools and equipment.
• Previous experience of working in an electronic related discipline.
• Knowledge of test equipment operation and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Help manage medical equipment and ensure it's safe and functional.
• Maintain records of repairs and updates for the equipment database.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good analytical skills

Knowledge of computers including database, word processing, internet and e‑mail

Education

Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Medical Engineering currently have an Assistant Technical Officer vacancy based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Medical Engineering operates an ISO:9001 and ISO:13485 quality system, therefore knowledge and experience of operating within these systems would be of benefit to the department to maintain its principles of continuous improvement.

You will have previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment, on a range of different equipment providing maintenance services including basic fault finding with a minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

• The Assistant Technical Officer helps look after medical equipment used in hospitals.
• They check and fix devices to make sure they are safe and working properly.
• They help manage equipment stock, including ordering new items and getting rid of old ones.
• They keep records of repairs and tests and help update the equipment database.
• They work with hospital staff and suppliers to solve problems and share technical information.
• They may also help train new staff and visit different hospital areas, including places like operating rooms and intensive care units.

About us

The department is responsible for the management of medical devices, including commissioning, repair, maintenance and disposal for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SATH) and other external organisations. Although the vacancy is primarily based at RSH & PRH, the post holder may be required to work at other sites to meet the needs of the service.

The post involves working with other healthcare professionals, often in clinical areas and therefore excellent communication skills will be required to interact with medical, nursing and technical staff.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
• ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of computers including database, word processing, internet and e‑mail

Knowledge

• An understanding of the operation and calibration of test equipment
• An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electro‑mechanical applications
• Previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment, on a range of different equipment providing maintenance services including basic fault finding.
• Report writing skills.

Experience

• Experience in an electronic related discipline
• Experience of PAT Testing

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum / pro rata