Associate Healthcare Scientist Medical Engineering

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Device Technician to join a dynamic team focused on maintaining and supporting medical devices critical to patient care. You will handle preventive maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and compliance with resuscitation equipment schemes. Regular weekend work is required, and a commitment to high-quality care and safety is essential. This is a vital role within the healthcare framework, contributing directly to patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), servicing, inspection and repair on medical devices.
• Perform routine fault-finding using diagnostic techniques.
• Support safe condemnation and disposal of medical devices.
• Conduct acceptance testing for new and loaned equipment.
• Assist with rollout of new devices into clinical areas.
• Contribute to resuscitation equipment schemes for compliance.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Join a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team dedicated to one mission: ensuring safe, reliable medical devices are always available to support high‑quality patient care across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service known for its innovative approach and hands‑on clinical support.

You’ll play a key role in areas such as Trust‑wide resuscitation trolley equipment provision, Equipment Library operations, and technical support within weekly respiratory clinic settings. Regular weekend working is part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), servicing, inspection and repair on a range of non‑complex to moderately complex medical devices
• Perform routine fault‑finding, using appropriate diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve issues
• Support the safe condemnation and disposal of medical devices
• Conduct acceptance testing for new and loaned equipment before clinical use
• Assist with the rollout of newly accepted devices into clinical areas
• Contribute to Trust‑wide resuscitation equipment schemes to ensure readiness and compliance

Apply now to join our team!

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

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This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026