Medical Engineering Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and committed shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to opportunities across NHS

Job summary

The Medical Engineering Technician role sits within the biomedical engineering service of an NHS hospital trust, covering inspection, calibration, fault repair and commissioning of medical devices across multiple sites. You will maintain records, support clinical staff and contribute to service improvements, with emphasis on device safety and compliance.

Applicants should have a Level 5 qualification (BTEC/ONC or equivalent) in electronic engineering or physical sciences, be adept with test

Qualifications

• Front-line customer service and staff guidance on equipment use.
• Use of test and measuring equipment for electronic and mechanical engineering, including assembly, fault diagnosis and calibration.
• Knowledge of patient and staff safety risks related to medical equipment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements, including ISO 9001:2011.
• Knowledge of Philips Intrepid, B Braun Infusomat and Perfusor, Bodyguard PPMs, and equipment commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, calibrate and carry out preventive inspections of biomedical and electrical equipment.
• Repair equipment and troubleshoot technical faults.
• Advise on equipment selection and evaluation.
• Support clinical staff in using medical devices safely and effectively, providing technical guidance and training.
• Keep accurate maintenance histories, equipment databases and compliance records for audit and regulatory traceability.
• Investigate equipment incidents, liaise with manufacturers and managers, and report outcomes to MHRA and NRLS.

Education

BTEC or ONC in Electronic Engineering Level 5 / Physical Science

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

The Medical Engineering Technician works in the biomedical engineering service supporting the wards and departments of an NHS hospital trust. The post covers inspection, servicing, calibration, fault repair and commissioning of medical devices, alongside record-keeping, incident investigations and technical support for clinical staff. Work spans several hospital sites and includes equipment-library operations, staff training and service improvements, so practical engineering experience and knowledge of device safety and compliance are important. Familiarity with ISO 9001:2011 and the specified device systems is also sought.

What the job involves

• Service, maintain, calibrate and carry out preventive inspections of biomedical and electrical equipment, including diagnostic, therapeutic and life-support devices
• Conduct acceptance testing, commission new devices, complete software and hardware upgrades, and integrate equipment
• Repair equipment and troubleshoot technical faults
• Advise on equipment selection and evaluation
• Support clinical staff in using medical devices safely and effectively, providing technical guidance and training
• Keep accurate maintenance histories, equipment databases and compliance records for audit and regulatory traceability
• Investigate equipment incidents, liaise with manufacturers and managers, and report outcomes to bodies including MHRA and NRLS
• Manage spare-parts and tool inventories, controlling orders within budget guidelines
• Use IT systems to monitor and manage equipment performance
• Work with clinical and technical teams across multiple sites
• Support the efficient operation of the medical equipment library
• Contribute to service improvements, development and cross-functional projects

What’s required

Qualifications

• BTEC or ONC in Electronic Engineering at Level 5, Physical Science, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience

Experience

• Front-line customer service and staff guidance on equipment use

Skills & knowledge

• Use of test and measuring equipment for electronic and mechanical engineering, including assembly, fault diagnosis and calibration
• Knowledge of patient and staff safety risks related to medical equipment
• Technical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements, including ISO 9001:2011
• Knowledge of Philips Intrepid, B Braun Infusomat and Perfusor, Bodyguard PPMs, and equipment commissioning

What’s offered

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to opportunities across more than 50 partner NHS trusts