Bio-Medical Engineer

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Bio-Medical Engineer to join their Medical Engineering team on a part-time basis. The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and commissioning of complex medical equipment in various healthcare settings. Applicants should possess at least an HNC/D level qualification and several years of relevant experience. This position requires effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals, as well as a commitment to ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Several years' maintenance experience with medical devices or complex electronic equipment in a healthcare setting.
• Degree or equivalent higher-level qualification relevant to the role.
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Commission, repair, maintain, and decommission a wide range of medical equipment.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and provide insights on equipment management.
• Participate in annual Personal Development Reviews and undertake mandatory training.

Skills

Technical skills in medical devices

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

HNC/D level or equivalent

Tools

Medical devices electrical safety testing equipment

Job description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Bio-Medical Engineer

Closing date: 23 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Alder Hey Children's NHS FT for a skilled, experienced and motivated Band 5 Medical Engineer.

The role is a part time position within the Medical Engineering department. The department consists of electronic and mechanical engineers, equipment library staff and an administration team.

You will be educated to at least HNC/D level or equivalent with several years' medical device or other complex electronic/ electrical equipment maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a requirement for on-site practical test at interview which you must be able to attend to be considered for the post.

Please do not apply if you are unable to fulfill this requirement should you progress to the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

To display a high personal standard in respect of self‑discipline and attitude to work, in view of both the complex nature of equipment on which they may be working and the requirement to liaise with other healthcare professionals, patients, carers, clients and external organisations.

To commission, repair, maintain, overhaul, re‑calibrate and decommission a wide range of medical equipment including life support, patient monitoring, IV Therapy, patient therapy, diagnostic, ventilators, pathology, radiology, pharmacy and anaesthetic equipment used within the medical field, most of which will be highly complex and non‑routine.

To regularly work on equipment, which may be 'patient connected' in areas including Intensive care, HDU & theatres as well as being able to work across the whole range of specialties and disciplines. Some of this equipment may be connected via medical information networks and/or driven by computer‑based software systems.

About us

All candidates will be required to work alongside other healthcare professionals as part of a highly effective, multi‑disciplinary team in order to deliver a safe and effective equipment management service. You will be supported in this position by the way of specialist training and development to build your skills, knowledge and experience with the potential for further opportunities within the department.

As a member of a multi‑disciplined team of technicians you will be required to work without supervision. Duties will include the maintenance and the fault rectification of highly complex medical equipment; including life‑support, patient monitoring, IV Therapy, patient therapy, diagnostic, ventilators, pathology, radiology, pharmacy and anaesthetic equipment, which at times will be 'patient connected'.

Job responsibilities

• There is a regular requirement to maintain and repair equipment that is subject to contamination by hazardous substances and bodily fluids, and to work on equipment whilst it is exposed to mains and high voltage electrical supplies.
• Exercise due care and diligence whilst working on hazardous equipment such as ionising and non‑ionising radiation producing equipment, surgical lasers, defibrillators, surgical diathermies and radio frequency therapy equipment.
• Attend training courses, update technical knowledge of specialist equipment and disseminate this information to the relevant healthcare specialists.
• Work in compliance with Department of Health guidelines and relevant standards set by statutory regulatory bodies, the Original Equipment Manufacturer and departmental procedures.
• Comply with Trust and Departmental Health and Safety policies, including reporting of all accidents, incidents and hazards.
• Participate in an annual Personal Development Review and develop a Personal Development Plan with the line manager.
• Undertake mandatory training as per Trust requirements.
• Work as a lone worker when required and act independently, promptly, and efficiently in response to emergency and unpredictable situations.
• Carry out final inspection and tests on other engineering technicians' work.
• Undertake duties of more senior staff as necessary.
• Carry out duties within the Equipment Library and Front Desk where required.
• Carry out additional duties required to meet the needs of the service as determined by the Medical Engineering Management.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with peers, senior colleagues and service users on a daily basis.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and patients/carers regularly, offering advice and support relating to the service.
• Communicate in a professional manner verbally, electronically and written.
• Disseminate information to senior and junior staff and offer support and guidance where necessary.
• Instruct and advise healthcare professionals and/or clients in the correct and safe use of equipment.

Analytical Skills

• Gather and interpret complex information including fault summaries to determine the cause of failure of a device.
• Ensure the technical safety of equipment is within prescribed specifications, keeping abreast of current standards, mandatory regulations and guidelines.
• Observe guidelines and regulations regarding the safe and satisfactory use of highly specialised expensive test equipment and tools.
• Be involved in the investigation of adverse incidents relating to medical equipment as necessary.

Planning and Organising Skills

• Organise and prioritise daily work schedules, and work unsupervised to professional standards.
• Prioritise and negotiate with other healthcare professionals in obtaining access to medical equipment for routine maintenance and/or repairs at mutually convenient times.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and external organisations regarding equipment to be returned for service and/or repair, and organise documentation and courier where necessary.
• Act on relevant safety action bulletins, hazard notices, engineering updates and modifications with appropriate action and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure timely execution.

Physical Skills

• Work on highly complex equipment requiring precision engineering techniques, expertise and fine control of tools and small components such as soldering, crimping, etc.
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky equipment; work occasionally in hazardous conditions such as confined spaces, at height, dusty environments, loud noises and strong magnetic fields.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

Co‑operate in the implementation of departmental policies and procedures as required and be involved in the creation and updating of complex written procedures.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources

Be aware of cost implications involved in servicing and repairing medical equipment; minimise waste and improve efficiency in all aspects of the role.

Maintain agreed stock levels and progress the ordering of spare parts as and when needed; be responsible for receiving equipment and spare parts into the department and ensuring correct logging, storage and distribution.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Supervise the work activities of Junior staff.
• Take an active role in the training and development of junior staff.

Responsibility for Information Resources

Complete all documentation, including safety tests, fault history and commissioning records; input this information to the Trust medical equipment management system accurately and timely.

Responsibility for Research and Development

Involved in the evaluation, and provide advice in trials, of new equipment. Modify medical devices as per manufacturer‑agreed engineering instructions and develop one‑off medical devices in conjunction with senior staff where necessary.

Person Specification

Knowledge of

• Up-to-date knowledge of Medical Device Directive and regulations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of national CQC Essential standards and MHRA publications.
• Working knowledge of ISO9002 / ISO9001‑2000.
• Excellent working knowledge of medical devices electrical safety testing.
• Previous experience of multi‑skilled engineering practices relating to medical devices.
• Experience of pathology and pharmacy equipment.

Experience of

• Broad range of medical devices repaired to component level, especially anaesthetic machines, ventilators and specialist complex medical devices.
• Interpret schematic diagrams for fault finding and component identification.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience of multi‑skilled engineering practices relating to medical devices.
• Experience of pathology and pharmacy equipment.
• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare environment.
• Experience of participating in a 24/7 on call system.

Education and Training

• Degree or equivalent higher‑level qualification plus experience in a relevant subject area.
• Current driving licence and ability to transport self and medical equipment for business purposes 24/7.
• Specialist medical device maintenance training delivered by manufacturer training courses.
• Master's Degree or equivalent higher‑level qualifications in a relevant subject.
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist.

Skills

• High level technical skills on a broad range of medical devices, repaired to component level, especially anaesthetic machines and various ventilators.
• Excellent IT/Software skills, particularly for problem solving and data storage relating to medical devices and patient physiological data.
• Flexible approach and ability to support other staff, including passing on technical knowledge.
• Personal development and motivation in the field of Medical Engineering, including a CPD portfolio.
• Operate under pressure and demonstrate good decision making, while performing as part of a team.
• Work without supervision on a daily basis.
• Experience working with senior clinical staff and allied healthcare professionals.
• High manual dexterity and manual handling skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide and receive complex information where tact and persuasive skills are required.
• Team working skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals using medical terminology.
• Experience as lead professional in a specialist area of the service.
• Experience training and inducting new members.

Personal Attributes

• Work as a member of a team or independently.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Interpret information from other healthcare professionals regarding equipment failure and make judgments on best course of action.
• Make judgments based on operational and financial information regarding repair of medical devices.
• Propose changes to working procedures and policies related to maintenance and management of medical devices.
• Capable of undertaking risk assessments.
• Demonstrate commitment to the job.
• Manage conflicting demands and plan appropriate strategy.
• Act with integrity and professionalism at all times.

Communication

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide and receive complex information with tact and persuasive skills.
• Team working skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals using medical terminology.

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.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Salary and duties will depend on experience.