Electronics Technician/ Engineer

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Electronics Technicians/Engineers to join the MEMO Clinical Engineering Radiology and Radiotherapy teams, working with radiotherapy linear accelerators, CT scanners and medical imaging systems.

The role offers maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, calibration and repair work, with training and supervision and clear pathways to independent practice as competence grows.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering principles.
• Ability to investigate technical faults systematically and interpret diagrams and manuals.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and equipment calibration.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, calibration and repair of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Applying systematic fault-finding techniques to identify problems and undertake repairs.
• Developing technical expertise across analogue/digital electronics, high-voltage circuits and cooling systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Electrical/electronic system knowledge

Fault diagnosis techniques

Maintenance planning

Teamwork with clinical staff

Education

HNC/HND electrical or electronic engineering

B.Eng. degree or equivalent

Relevant additional qualifications or training

Job description

Main area Electronic Engineering Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The working rota will include an early shift and a late shift in addition to a standard hours shift.) Job ref 387-DT7267-KL

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/12/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/12/2026

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Electronics Technicians / Engineers working in MEMO Clinical Engineering Radiology and Radiotherapy teams work with highly complex, specialist equipment, including radiotherapy linear accelerators, CT scanners and medical imaging systems.

The role offers a varied and challenging mix of planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, calibration and repair. You will draw on your knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, working with technologies that may include analogue and digital electronics, high-voltage systems, high-power radio-frequency systems and cooling systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers, clinical colleagues and equipment manufacturers to help ensure that essential equipment remains safe, reliable and available when patients need it.

You do not need previous NHS or medical-equipment experience to apply. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in electronics, electrical engineering, instrumentation, control systems or related technical disciplines who are keen to develop their expertise in a new and rewarding field. Structured training, specialist manufacturer courses and support from experienced colleagues will help you build the knowledge and competence required for the role. You will work under appropriate supervision until you are competent and authorised to undertake tasks independently.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance and repair: Carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, calibration and repair of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, including radiotherapy linear accelerators, CT scanners and radiology medical imaging systems.

Technical fault-finding: Apply systematic diagnostic techniques and your knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering to investigate faults, identify their causes and implement appropriate repairs.

Specialist engineering: Develop your technical expertise across a range of systems, potentially including analogue and digital electronics, high-voltage circuits, high-power radio-frequency systems and equipment cooling.

Equipment safety and quality: Undertake work in accordance with relevant safety requirements, technical documentation, departmental procedures and quality assurance processes, maintaining accurate records of work completed.

Teamwork and communication: Work closely with engineering colleagues, clinical staff, equipment manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and help maintain equipment availability.

Planning and prioritisation: Organise maintenance and repair activities, manage competing demands and respond appropriately to equipment faults that may affect clinical services.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working across MEMO Clinical Engineering’s Radiology and Radiotherapy teams, the post-holder will support the safe, reliable and effective operation of specialist equipment used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, calibration and repair of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, including CT scanners and radiotherapy linear accelerators.

Applying engineering knowledge and systematic fault-finding techniques to identify problems and undertake appropriate repairs.

Ensuring all work complies with relevant safety requirements, quality procedures, technical documentation and departmental standards.

Planning and prioritising maintenance activities in response to equipment faults and clinical service requirements.

Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues, clinical teams, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Maintaining accurate equipment maintenance records, test results and technical documentation.

Supporting the management of spare parts, equipment resources and service improvement activities.

Undertaking structured training and continuing professional development to develop specialist technical knowledge and competence.

The post-holder will receive appropriate training and supervision, with responsibility for independent working increasing as competence is demonstrated and the necessary authorisations are obtained. Previous NHS or medical-equipment experience is not essential.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• HNC/HND Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• B. Eng. degree or equivalent level of knowledge
• Relevant additional qualifications or training in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, electrical testing or equipment maintenance

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering principles
• Ability to investigate technical faults systematically and interpret technical information, circuit diagrams, manuals and test results
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate technical information clearly to engineering colleagues, manufacturers and clinical staff
• Ability to organise work, manage changing priorities and respond appropriately to urgent equipment faults
• Awareness of the safety implications of equipment failure, with a willingness to learn the relevant medical equipment and radiation safety requirements
• Ability to handle and manoeuvre equipment of varying weights safely, in accordance with local procedures
• Previous experience of medical equipment, radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging or another safety-critical technical environment
• Familiarity with computer-based maintenance systems, technical documentation and Microsoft Office applications
• Full Driving Licence

Experience

• Experience of working on electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment servicing and repairing. Not specifically in healthcare environment
• Experience of component-level electronic fault diagnosis and repair
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance, equipment calibration, technical quality assurance or working to documented maintenance procedures
• Experience of working with manufacturers, suppliers or technical support teams
• Enthusiastic, reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work responsibly within an established team
• Willingness to learn new technologies, undertake specialist training and develop competence in an unfamiliar technical field.
• Able to remain calm and methodical when responding to faults or changing priorities
• Able to communicate respectfully and professionally with colleagues and clinical staff
• Understands the importance of following safety procedures, documenting work accurately and seeking assistance when a task falls outside their competence
• Experience of working in a customer-facing, service-delivery or safety-critical environment

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.