Senior Medical Technologist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious NHS trust located in London is looking for a Senior Medical Technologist to provide technical support for respiratory and ventilation equipment. This role includes routine servicing, fault-finding, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience at the circuit level. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on patient care and technology excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience required.
• Registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists is necessary.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair life-supporting respiratory equipment.
• Ensure equipment safety and compliance with Trust policies.
• Train patients and staff on device use.

Skills

Electronic servicing and repair

Technical support

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Degree in Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Job summary

Senior Medical Technologist Band 6 (Annex 21 available) Previous applicants need not apply Location: Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Medical Technologist to join the Technical Services team at the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and technical support of life-supporting respiratory and ventilation equipment across hospital wards, satellite units, and patients' homes. Working at both system and component level, you will ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to support patient care.

This is a rare opportunity to specialise in respiratory technology within one of the UK's leading centres for chronic respiratory failure and long-term ventilation. Experienced applicants will be appointed at Band 6, while trainee applicants may join via the Annex 21 training pathway with structured development to Band 6.

Annex 21 Pathway:

• 70% Band 6 max pay point within 12 months of completion
• 75% Band 6 max pay point 12-24 months prior to completion
• Full Band 6 min pay point on completion

About the Service: The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit provides specialist invasive and non-invasive ventilation care.

• 14-bed Lane Fox Unit (Guy's Hospital)
• 20-bed Remeo Lane Fox Unit (East Surrey Hospital)
• Support for 2,600+ community patients
• Evelina London paediatric respiratory service support

Service hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, with 24/7 on-call cover.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory/ventilation equipment, including work at component and circuit-board level.

Ensure all equipment is mechanically and electrically safe, tested, and compliant with Trust policies.

Maintain calibration and test equipment.

Participate in the on-call rota providing out-of-hours technical cover.

Support installation and maintenance of equipment in patient homes, including safe use of Trust vehicles.

Provide technical advice and assistance to clinical staff in setting up and operating equipment.

Train and support patients, families, carers, and staff in the correct use and care of devices.

Contribute to equipment evaluations, trials, and research projects, working alongside clinical colleagues.

Assist in the training and supervision of junior technologists and multidisciplinary teams.

Ensure appropriate handling of contaminated equipment.

About us

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:

Caring - we put patients first

We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence

We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.

Requirements

Degree in relevant subject (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics) or equivalent experience.

Registration (or eligibility) with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).

Must have full UK driving licence.

Demonstrable experience in electronic servicing and repair at circuit level.