Complementary Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Mechanical Technician to deliver engineering support for medical equipment management. This role involves implementing best practices for preventative maintenance and asset management, ensuring high-quality service across various hospital departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or within a team. Join a professional and inclusive environment, dedicated to providing exceptional care to the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years structured training in electro-mechanical engineering.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation for electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for high-quality equipment management.
• Maintain complex hospital equipment including monitoring and surgical systems.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Manual Handling

Self-management

Education

Electronic Engineering NVQ Level 4

Emergency First Aid Training

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for providing engineering support to assist in the delivery of high-quality equipment management within the trust. The role involves implementing best practice solutions for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and equipment asset management, as well as providing effective medical equipment support to various wards and departments.

Based in the Medical Equipment Department, the successful candidate will support other core areas as required.

Main Duties of the Job

The Medical Equipment Department seeks a Mechanical Technician with a background preferably gained in a complex electronic services or healthcare environment to join the Equipment Team.

The role involves maintaining complex equipment associated with a hospital trust, including monitoring, diagnostic, and surgical systems. Additional training will be provided to meet the person specification.

The vacancy is based at Winchester Hospital, with work at Andover War Memorial Hospital and other Trust sites.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, an empathetic approach to staff and patients, be adaptable, willing to learn new skills, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Physical ability and agility for manual handling are required.

A current full UK driving license is essential.

Working for Our Organisation

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people in Hampshire and West Berkshire, including specialist services nationwide. We offer a full range of district hospital services across multiple locations.

The Medical Equipment team operates across BNHH and RHCH sites, committed to providing professional and effective service. We foster a relaxed yet professional environment, emphasizing teamwork and inclusivity.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

We are open to flexible and part-time working arrangements. Additional details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Training

• Electronic engineering NVQ 4 minimum
• Emergency first aid training
• Recent medical equipment training courses (within last 4 years)

Experience & Knowledge

• Structured training in electro-mechanical engineering for at least three years
• Awareness of health and safety legislation related to electronic equipment testing
• Experience working in an acute hospital environment
• Experience with preventative maintenance schedules and asset management systems

Skills & Ability

• Ability to self-manage and work independently