Band 6 Medical Engineering Technician Specialist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Medical Engineering Technician Specialist for a fixed term role. You will maintain medical equipment and train healthcare staff on its use. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in electronics and experience in practical electronic work. Competitive salary and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
• Experience of practical electronic work.
• Competent to carry out servicing on medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and acceptance testing of medical equipment.
• Organize and update manuals for equipment.
• Train staff on the use of medical devices.

Skills

Practical electronic work

Training staff in equipment use

Competent in electrical safety testing

Education

BEng in electronics or equivalent

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Medical Engineering Technician Specialist to join the Medical Electronics team on a fixed term 1-year maternity cover basis.

The services provided by the multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, medical technical officers, healthcare assistants and clerical staff include:

A medical equipment libraryTraining to medical equipment users throughout the trustWorkshop services offering an equipment preventative maintenance program, equipment triage and repairAn equipment management service offering administration of service contracts, advice on risk assessments, legislative compliance, equipment selection

Main duties of the job

The Medical Electronics Technician is responsible for:Carrying out planned maintenance, acceptance testing of new equipment, service and repair on medical equipment and devices including for general and specialist area.Commissioning new equipment via the procurement pathway - including running small tender exercises,Training nursing and other staff in use of medical equipment and devices, keeps training recordsOrganising and updating service, operation and instruction manuals for equipmentLeading junior technicians in routine tasks.The post holder will contribute to achieving the following trust aims:Staff shall be assured that equipment will be available to meet clinical needEquipment will be properly maintained and managedNo member of staff shall be obliged to assess, treat or monitor a patient with a medical device that s/he is not competent to useThe post holder will be at the Royal Free hospital. However they will be expected to attend any site to which the trust offers a service. They will also be expected to rotate to the equipment library and other sites where they may be based for an extended period.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7350341

Job locations

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of this position and requirements

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of this position and requirements

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent + specialist knowledge through postgraduate diploma, specialist equipment training & experience

Experience Essential

• Experience of practical electronic work
• Competent to plan and carry out servicing, including electrical safety testing, on a range of medical equipment

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/training staff in the use of equipment is desirable

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent + specialist knowledge through postgraduate diploma, specialist equipment training & experience

Experience Essential

• Experience of practical electronic work
• Competent to plan and carry out servicing, including electrical safety testing, on a range of medical equipment

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/training staff in the use of equipment is desirable

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)