Senior Medical Equipment Technologist (Band 6) – NHS, On-Call

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist – Band 6 based at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of medical devices, performing safety checks and keeping detailed records to ensure patient safety.

You will work independently and as part of a maintenance team, with on-call duties and opportunities to train clinical staff in the use of equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/Foundation degree qualification.
• Experience working unsupervised on electrical/electronic/mechanical medical equipment.
• Hospital environment experience and attendance of manufacturers' training courses.

Responsibilities

• Look after and repair a wide range of medical equipment across Shropshire NHS hospitals and other sites.
• Carry out safety checks, maintenance, repairs and safe disposal of equipment.
• Work independently, sometimes out of hours, and be on-call.
• Support other technologists by covering their areas when needed.
• Train staff and help clinical teams use equipment safely.
• Keep accurate records and follow safety and quality standards.

Skills

Independent work

Equipment maintenance

Safety checks

Record keeping

Education

HNC/Foundation degree

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist – Band 6 based at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of medical devices, performing safety checks and keeping detailed records to ensure patient safety.

You will work independently and as part of a maintenance team, with on-call duties and opportunities to train clinical staff in the use of equipment.