Medical Engineering Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland seeks a knowledgeable Medical Engineering Technician to join their team. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and managing a variety of reusable electronic patient applied equipment used in clinical areas. Candidates should possess experience in electrical/electronic engineering and have the ability to demonstrate excellent people skills in a team setting. Benefits include a competitive working environment with essential driving requirements. The application process is conducted via Jobtrain.

Benefits

Base at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Inclusive recruitment processes

No impact on pay due to reduced working hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical training and experience with a broad range of medical equipment.
• Essential to possess a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to critical care and clinical areas.
• Service, maintain, and manage medical equipment used in clinical settings.

Skills

Experience in electrical/electronic engineering

Ability to service and maintain medical equipment

High personal integrity

Sympathetic people skills

Job description

Overview

The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) at NHS Grampian currently has a vacancy for a Band 4 Medical Engineering Technician and are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced individual to join a small team of technicians who specialise in servicing, maintaining and managing a range of reusable electronic patient applied equipment, i.e. Pumps, Monitors, Diagnostic equipment and Theatre equipment. All equipment is used in clinical areas throughout the Grampian region.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to critical care and other clinical areas, servicing, maintaining and managing a broad range of reusable electronic patient applied equipment. Demonstrate high personal integrity and sympathetic people skills, with the ability to fit in and perform as part of a small team.

Qualifications

Experience in electrical/electronic engineering and ability to clearly demonstrate post qualification technical training and experience in the support of a broad range of medical equipment. High personal integrity and sympathetic people skills are essential.

Benefits

• Base at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with duties across related Health Board sites as necessary.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Interviews planned week commencing 9 March.
• Informal enquiries: [e-mail]

Additional Information for Candidates

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Application Process

To apply for this post, complete the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/. Please note that our correspondence method is by e‑mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Additional Remarks

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.