NHS Medical Equipment Technologist – Independent Maintenance

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Dawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking experienced Technologists to maintain and repair a wide range of medical equipment across its two main sites. The role requires working unsupervised, sometimes out of hours, and being part of an on-call rota to support clinical staff and ensure patient safety.

Applicants should hold an HNC/Foundation degree and have hospital environment experience, including attendance at manufacturers' training courses as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experienced technologists with proven unsupervised work on electrical/electronic/mechanical medical equipment.
• Minimum of HNC/Foundation degree qualification and hospital work experience.
• Attendance at manufacturers' training courses as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Look after and repair a wide range of medical equipment across Shropshire NHS hospitals and other healthcare sites.
• Carry out safety checks, maintenance, repairs, and safe disposal of equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Work independently, sometimes out of hours, and be part of an on-call rota.
• Support other technologists by covering their areas when needed and train staff on equipment use.
• Keep accurate records and adhere to strict safety and quality standards.

Skills

Technologist experience

Hospital environment

On-call readiness

Maintenance of equipment

Education

HNC/Foundation degree

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking experienced Technologists to maintain and repair a wide range of medical equipment across its two main sites. The role requires working unsupervised, sometimes out of hours, and being part of an on-call rota to support clinical staff and ensure patient safety.

Applicants should hold an HNC/Foundation degree and have hospital environment experience, including attendance at manufacturers' training courses as appropriate.