Medical Engineering Apprentice

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare team as an apprentice in Medical Engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in servicing and repairing medical equipment while pursuing an HNC/HTQ qualification. You'll engage in hands-on training, ensuring safety and compliance, and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality patient care. This apprenticeship is perfect for those eager to start a career in healthcare technology, making a real difference in patient safety and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK resident for 3+ years.
• No prior qualifications in the same vocational area.

Responsibilities

• Commission, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance and attend training courses.
• Maintain records related to technical work.

Skills

Medical Equipment Maintenance

Calibration Skills

Safety Compliance

Technical Record Keeping

Education

HNC/HTQ in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Job description

This position is for an apprentice to develop a broad range of skills within a Medical Engineering environment. The position will take a progressive and developing route for servicing and repair of equipment within a medical engineering setting.

The Apprentice will gain an HNC/HTQ Qualification in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at a local college.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

• Any age post full-time education 16+
• Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training
• Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area (there needs to be significant new learning in line with the Apprenticeship Standard)
• Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years

OR

• Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document:

Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025

National Apprenticeship Wage: 2025-26 (w.e.f. 1st April)

Year 1: An apprentice of any age in Year 1 of an apprenticeship. £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)

Year 2 Onwards:

• Under 18 = £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)
• 18 - 20 yrs. = £10.00/hr (£19,500 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)
• 21+ yrs. = £12.21/hr (£23,809.50 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)

Responsibilities:

• Carry out medical equipment commissioning, calibration, safety checks, repair, maintenance, adaptation to manufacturer's specifications, and safe disposal.
• Certify that all calibration tasks are performed regularly to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Requisition stock and materials, including sourcing, cost coding, and pricing.
• Ensure operational safety and compliance with safety standards and regulations; attend training and CPD courses.
• Maintain administrative records related to technical work.
• Liaise with manufacturers and external agencies for equipment not serviced in-house.
• Complete service records and be responsible for data entry.

See Job Description for further duties.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We aim to provide high-quality, safe care to our patients in a supportive environment.