Clinical Technologist

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Bath, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a Medical Engineering Technician to maintain and repair medical equipment. This role is crucial for ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency, offering a rewarding opportunity in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Access to staff wellbeing programs

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive and compassionate work environment

Qualifications

• Must maintain a full manual UK driving license.
• Adhere to high safety and accountability standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs on medical devices across healthcare facilities.
• Plan personal workload and ensure minimal disruption to patient services.
• Support MEMS workshop duties and assist senior technologists.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Medical Engineering Technician

The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) provides scientific, engineering, managerial, and financial advice to local healthcare organizations on the correct operation and use of modern medical technologies.

The post holder will primarily undertake repair, calibration, and planned maintenance of a wide range of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment within the RUH Trust and other healthcare facilities in the area. This ensures equipment operates effectively and safely with minimal downtime. Clinical equipment includes electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software, and medical gas systems. The post holder must adhere to high safety and accountability standards.

This role supports clinical care across hospitals in primary, community, and acute healthcare sectors. The post is part of a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers responsible for a variety of clinical equipment. The quality of the post holder's work is essential to delivering high-technology healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a broad range of medical devices across the Royal United Hospital and local healthcare services.
2. Work may be carried out in the MEMS workshop, on hospital wards, in patient areas, or in other healthcare premises with service agreements. Travel between sites using the MEMS van may be required.
3. Occasional early or late working may be necessary to meet clinical and logistical demands.
4. Maintain a full manual UK driving license.
5. Plan personal workload and use initiative to ensure equipment functions as specified with minimal disruption to patient services.
6. Support general MEMS workshop duties and assist senior technologists or workshop managers as needed.

Additional Information

At RUH, we prioritize people, working together to provide exceptional, person-centered care. We are proud to be among the top 20 hospitals to work for in the country and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, compassionate environment. We celebrate diversity and promote kindness and civility, believing that diversity strengthens us.

Our culture emphasizes learning, development, and innovation. We support staff wellbeing through comprehensive programs addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health, including access to facilities like our pool.

Interested candidates can learn more about living and working in Bath, our staff benefits, and our healthcare initiatives like the Dyson Cancer Centre and research programs.

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nick Dinsdale
• Job Title: Radiotherapy Team Leader
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Note: The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.