Senior Medical Engineer/Medical Engineer

Harrogate Integrated Facilities; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Harrogate is seeking a Medical Engineer and Senior Medical Engineer. Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical devices. The role requires significant experience, technical know-how, and effective communication with clinical staff. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in a Medical Engineering environment. Competitive salary offered between £31,049 and £46,580 per annum. The position includes participation in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in maintenance and repair of medical devices.
• Experience working in a hospital Medical Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of equipment management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical devices.
• Provide technical advice and support to clinical users.
• Supervise junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of medical devices

Knowledge of analogue and digital systems

Experience in hospital Medical Engineering environment

Understanding of equipment management systems

Procurement advice

Education

Degree in Biomedical, Electronic, Mechanical engineering

Manufacturer-approved training

Registered Clinical Technologist

Job description

Senior Medical Engineer/Medical Engineer

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.

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

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

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

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