Medical Equipment Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Medical Equipment Technician for its Department of Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The role involves maintaining and repairing medical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and requires an OND or equivalent in electronics or medical engineering. Good interpersonal skills and a flexible approach are essential, and candidates must hold a full valid driving license. This position doesn't provide sponsorship for visa requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic servicing roles is preferred.
• Candidates must hold a full valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of medical equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist with investigations of medical equipment related incidents.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

Methodical approach

Education

OND or equivalent qualification in electronics or medical engineering

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for the post of Medical Equipment Technician in the Department of Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

The appointee, supported by the section's Clinical Engineers, Technologists and Administrative staff, will be responsible for maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical equipment. This includes fault‑finding, repairing breakdowns, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, safety checks, assisting with the investigation of medical equipment related incidents and problem solving in the clinical environment.

The post requires technical OND or equivalent qualification in an electronics or medical engineering discipline, and experience of working within an electronic servicing role. Alternatively, trainee appointments, under Annex 21, will also be considered for candidates with relevant experience.

Posts with Annex 21 applied receive a percentage of the fully qualified rate. For periods of training lasting between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:

1. up to one year (365 days) prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
2. more than one (366 days+) but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
3. more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
4. more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.

We are looking for applicants who are self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Good interpersonal skills are essential, as is a flexible and methodical approach to the required tasks. This post also involves travelling and working at various hospitals, health centres, and medical practices throughout NHS Highland.

Candidates must hold a full valid driving licence.

Inverness is a vibrant city offering a range of entertainment, restaurants and shops, as well as easy access to the outdoor environment of the Scottish Highlands including mountains, beaches, islands, lochs and glens; with unparalleled opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing, climbing and skiing or just to enjoy the great outdoors.

Prospective candidates are invited to call and discuss their interest, and visits are strongly encouraged.

Inverness is a vibrant city offering a range of entertainment, restaurants and shops, as well as easy access to the outdoor environment of the Scottish Highlands including mountains, beaches, islands, lochs and glens; with unparalleled opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing, climbing and skiing or just to enjoy the great outdoors.

Informal enquiries to: Colin Mason, Chief Clinical Technologist, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail] or Graeme McGee, Chief Clinical Technologist, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

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