Medical Engineering Technician

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Medical Engineering Technician within the Medical Electronics Department. The role involves servicing and repairing medical equipment across multiple hospital sites. Candidates should have an HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering and experience in a medical engineering environment. The position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week, and emphasizes teamwork and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital medical engineering maintenance environment.
• Training and experience with medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support Team Leader in repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Work across multiple hospital sites to service medical devices.
• Conduct electrical safety testing and equipment installation.

Skills

Electronic Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Teamwork

Education

HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Medical Engineering Technician within our Medical Electronics Department. We are looking to appoint someone to help extend the range of services we currently provide.

With your HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering & manufacturers' specialised courses or equivalent experience, you will ideally have some prior experience working in a hospital medical engineering maintenance environment.

The successful candidate will be required to work across the three main sites: Wrightington, Wigan, and Leigh Hospitals, as well as other sites, to service or repair medical equipment.

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week.

Your duties will include supporting the Team Leader in providing a cost-efficient repair and maintenance service on medical equipment within the Trust. This involves working with specialised equipment, accepting new equipment, electrical safety testing, installation, commissioning, servicing, repairs, liaising with external contractors, and handling medical devices.

The post holder should have a range of training and experience with medical equipment, a background in electronic/electrical engineering, and the ability to work independently. A commitment to continuous development of technical knowledge and skills, teamwork, and patient care standards is essential.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community services to the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that ‘happy staff makes for happy patients’. We have a strong record of staff engagement and living our values.

Our core values include:

1. People at the Heart
2. Listen and Involve
3. Kind and Respectful
4. ONE Team

We are committed to a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of society.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Febin Sebastian
Job Title: Medical Equipment Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Mr. Febin Sebastian at 0300 707 3521 for more information.