EBME Technician

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large acute NHS Trust in London is seeking an experienced EBME technician to provide specialist services for medical equipment repair and maintenance. The role requires a minimum of an HNC in electronics and at least two years of practical experience. Candidates should be effective communicators, team players, and flexible in their work. The role includes responsibilities such as fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and training clinical staff. This position offers involvement in an expanding department within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years practical experience as a Hospital EBME engineer.
• Experience with diverse medical equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must be flexible and responsible for workload quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized clinical technical services, including repairs and testing of medical equipment.
• Communicate with clinical users to assess equipment faults.
• Contribute to planned preventative maintenance systems.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of complex medical equipment

Good communication skills

Ability to use a computer database for job management

Teamwork

Driving license

Education

HNC in electronics or equivalent

Job description

These posts are within the EBME Department of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, a large acute Trust with around 900 beds serving the population of South East London. This post is based at University Hospital Lewisham, where there is a team of 4 EBME technicians, with a similarly sized team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, making up the EBME department. Support is available between the two main sites, and flexibility in working at Lewisham is required from time to time. Support to outlying community sites may also be required.

The Trust EBME department has recently expanded as it has taken an external contract in-house and is embarking on a process of improvement to introduce a formal Quality System and integration of inventory and job management across the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EBME technician to be involved in a department that is expanding its role within a busy acute NHS Trust.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact [e-mail], EBME Manager.

Hours are 37.5 (8-5 Monday - Friday). You will participate in Out of Hours "On Call" ROTA.

**Please note that interviews are face-to-face, and there is a practical test prior to interview. You must be able to attend the Trust Hospital site in person.**

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a skilled and NHS-experienced EBME technician, with a background of training and practice in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of complex medical equipment. An HNC in electronics, or equivalent, is the minimum qualification, plus certified training on a wide range of medical equipment, and at least 2 years practical experience as a Hospital EBME engineer. The candidate must be a good team worker, with good communication skills, willing to be flexible and supportive, and able to take responsibility for their workload in terms of quality and volume. Experience of using a computer database for job management is essential, along with good computer literacy. A current driving licence is also essential.

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About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity benefits the patients we serve. We promote engagement through our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, which include four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team, and various programmes and events aimed at fostering a culture of inclusion. Our goals include:

• Improving representation at senior levels for staff with disabilities, from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
• Improving the experience of staff with disabilities.
• Enhancing EDI literacy and confidence among trust staff through training and development.
• Mainstreaming equalities across the organization.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Accountable to the Head of EBME.
• To provide specialized clinical technical services, including repair, maintenance, and electrical safety testing of complex and patient-critical medical equipment used for diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicate with clinical users to understand faults or problems with equipment, assess urgency, and respond appropriately.
• Contribute to planned preventative maintenance systems for the equipment.
• Produce comprehensive reports for each repair or maintenance task.
• Provide first-line training for clinical staff within the Trust.
• Main site of work is University Hospital Lewisham, but work may be required at other sites used by the Trust.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Undertake advanced fault finding, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to ensure equipment functions to manufacturer specifications.