Medical Engineering Assistant Technician | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a highly motivated Medical Engineering Assistant Technician for a role at Furness General Hospital. This position involves the commissioning, servicing, and repairing of various medical devices used in clinical settings. Candidates should have a good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory and robust IT skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills are crucial for success in this role. The position provides a chance to work within a friendly team in a vital healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory.
• Logical approach to fault finding on complex medical equipment.
• Proficient IT skills, including database maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, servicing, and repairing medical devices.
• Implementation of regulatory actions.
• Safe disposal of medical devices at end of life.

Skills

Knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory

Logical approach to fault finding

Proficient IT skills

Knowledge of medical equipment terminology

Effective communication skills

Good organizational skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Engineering Assistant Technician to join a small friendly team based at Furness General Hospital.

The department is responsible for the commissioning, service and maintenance of a wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care including ventilation, endoscopy, neonatal and theatre based medical equipment.

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include medical device commissioning, service, repair, implementation of regulatory action and safe disposal of devices at the end of life.

Qualifications and Skills

• A good knowledge of electro‑mechanical engineering theory.
• A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro‑mechanical medical equipment.
• Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and familiarity with the Microsoft Office applications suite.
• Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors and suppliers.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise their own day‑to‑day workload.

We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant‑led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.