Band 5/6 Renal Technologist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS hospital in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Renal Technologist to support haemodialysis and water treatment systems. The successful candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field, and will benefit from excellent training and development opportunities. This role involves compliance with healthcare standards and providing technical support across various settings. A clean driving license and ability to lift equipment are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to renal care.

Qualifications

• Qualified to GCSE level in Mathematics and English C/4 and above.
• Previous experience of working in an Electro-mechanical service environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Mechanical-Electrical-Electronic engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for haemodialysis machines and associated medical equipment.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergency services.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and guidelines.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject

GCSE Maths and English C/4 or equivalent

Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience

Registered as a Clinical Technologist

Member of a Professional Body (e.g. ART, IET, IPEM)

Tools

IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Band 5/6 Renal Technologist

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Are you currently working as a Renal Technologist or a Medical Engineer without renal experience, and looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through continued professional development? If so, we welcome applications for this full-time, permanent Renal Technologist position at one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust.

You will join our Renal Technical Services team based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, benefiting from excellent training and development opportunities supported by robust supervision and appraisal systems. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside highly specialist colleagues and to integrate within a variety of renal multidisciplinary teams, within a nationally recognised, progressive, and dynamic Renal Directorate.

Applicants should hold a Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject. Previous experience in Renal Engineering, Medical Engineering, or an electro-mechanical service environment would be desirable for appointment at Senior Band 6.

Where Band 6 is not appointable, candidates with less or no prior experience who possess the necessary qualifications and skills may be considered for appointment at Band 5, with full training provided.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of technical support for haemodialysis machines, water treatment systems, and associated medical equipment across hospital dialysis units, satellite units, and home haemodialysis patients within the West Midlands area. This will ensure ongoing compliance with national standards and guidelines.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in an on-call rota, providing a 24-hour, 365-day emergency on-call service.

The role involves regular travel, and candidates must be independently mobile. A full Category B driving licence is essential for to be considered.

We are seeking a self‑motivated, proactive team player with excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

For any further information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact our Lead Renal Technologist, Mr. Saravanan Murugesan on 0121 424 1153 or email [e-mail]

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Qualified to GCSE level in Mathematics and English C/ 4 and above or equivalent.
• *Qualified to degree level in Electronic Engineering or related subject.
• *Appropriate Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
• *Registered as a Clinical Technologist
• *Member of a Professional Body i.e Association of Renal Technologists (ART), IET or IPEM.

Experience

• *Previous experience of working in an Electro-mechanical service environment
• *An in-depth knowledge and understanding of Mechanical-Electrical-Electronic engineering principals, practices, systems and equipment.
• *Be aware of Health and Safety regulations and work with own safety and that of others in mind
• *Fault finding and repair knowledge
• *Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques.
• *Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience of applying them.
• *Previous experience of working as a Renal Technologist.
• *Knowledge of haemodialysis and related therapies
• *Knowledge of Water treatment system and Quality standards

Additional Criteria

• *You will need to be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points.
• *Ability to lift and transport equipment and supplies.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust