Senior Medical Engineer/Medical Engineer

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Please note this advert is for a Medical Engineer and a Senior Medical Engineer

Medical Engineer

The Grade 5 Medical Engineer will undertake planned preventative maintenance, calibration, acceptance testing, and basic repair of medical equipment. The post holder will support senior engineers, maintain accurate records of equipment activity, and liaise with clinical staff regarding safe use of devices. They will develop skills and knowledge under supervision and contribute to departmental governance and audit activities.

Senior Medical Engineer

The Grade 6 Senior/Specialist Medical Engineer is responsible for the service, maintenance, repair and commissioning of a wide range of complex medical equipment, including anaesthetic and ventilator equipment and neonatal care equipment.

The post holder will exercise independent technical judgement, supervise junior engineers and apprentices, provide technical advice to clinical staff, and contribute to departmental governance, policy and quality systems.

The role includes participation in the Medical Engineering on-call rota for urgent out-of-hours support.

Main duties of the job

Medical Engineer

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of complex medical devices. Commissioning and acceptance testing of new medical equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation. Providing technical advice and support to clinical users regarding the safe and effective use of equipment.

Senior Medical Engineer

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of complex medical devices including anaesthetic and ventilator equipment and neonatal care equipment. Commissioning and acceptance testing of new medical equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation. Providing technical advice and support to clinical users regarding the safe and effective use of equipment.

About us

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.

Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.

Please note:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications

Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the company does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-HIF-3511R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached Job Descriptions for both Medical Engineer and Senior Medical Engineer attached.

Please contact Anthony Walker on 01423 555801 or at [e-mail] for further information about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached Job Descriptions for both Medical Engineer and Senior Medical Engineer attached.

Please contact Anthony Walker on 01423 555801 or at [e-mail] for further information about the role.

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Significant experience in maintenance and repair of medical devices.
• Knowledge of analogue, digital, computer and mechanical systems.

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital Medical Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of equipment management systems.
• Experience of procurement advice, equipment replacement planning and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Education and Training Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Biomedical, Electronic, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Manufacturer-approved traning.

Desirable

• Registered Clinical Technologist or equivalent professional registration.
• Manufacturer-approved technical training. Registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists.

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Significant experience in maintenance and repair of medical devices.
• Knowledge of analogue, digital, computer and mechanical systems.

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital Medical Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of equipment management systems.
• Experience of procurement advice, equipment replacement planning and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Education and Training Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Biomedical, Electronic, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Manufacturer-approved traning.

Desirable

• Registered Clinical Technologist or equivalent professional registration.
• Manufacturer-approved technical training. Registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Harrogate Integrated Facilities

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Harrogate Integrated Facilities

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)