Senior Medical Technologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Medical Technologist specializing in respiratory equipment to join their dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing life-support equipment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute directly to patient well-being in both hospital and community settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have a strong background in medical technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing, repairing, and maintaining electro/mechanical equipment.
• Degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair medical equipment, specifically ventilators.
• Provide technical support and assist in training multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Circuit Diagrams

Teaching / Training

Excellent Communication

Organisational Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Engineering

Relevant experience in electronic Equipment Servicing

Job description

Job summary

We require an experienced and dedicated Senior Medical Technologist specialising in respiratory equipment to join our dynamic team at the Lane Fox Unit. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and technical support of life-support equipment. You will be required to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care, contributing directly to the well-being of patients in both hospital and community settings.

We are inviting applications for a new Technologist to join the Technical Services team, working on a range of standard and specialist medical equipment with particular emphasis on respiratory care.

Successful applicants to the full senior position will have to demonstrate relevant work experience. They will have to have a degree in a relevant science subject (or equivalent experience) and have a major interest in respiratory technology.

Trainee applicants are welcomed from recent graduates in a Physiological science background. If necessary, training will be provided under Annex 21 with progression to the senior band 6 position after training.

If anyone is offered a training contract, you will be paid a training salary as a percentage of the top of Band 6.

Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum, more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake routine servicing and maintenance of respiratory / ventilation equipment in both the Hospital and Community including satellite units. UK Full Driving Licence essential.
• To ensure that repaired equipment is mechanically and electrically operational and safe by checking in accordance with Unit/ Department test procedures and policies.
• To record defects in any equipment and report defects and repairs to appropriate officers and to ensure that unsatisfactory equipment is withdrawn from service.
• To apply specified procedures when dealing with equipment which has been contaminated.
• To maintain test and calibration equipment.
• To participate in an On-Call Rota.

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. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet.

Date posted: 10 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-LIS9442

Job responsibilities

• To provide maintenance of medical equipment and repair of ventilators.
• To provide technical support, advice, and assistance in setting up and operation of all equipment on the Lane Fox ward.
• To assist Chief Technologist in developing and maintaining policies and guidelines.
• To assist in training of multidisciplinary teams.
• To undertake any such technical tasks as instructed by Chief Technologist.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment.

Knowledge/Qualifications Essential

• Degree - Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing.

Skills Essential

• Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams.
• Teaching / Training.
• To work in small team.
• Excellent Communication.
• Organisational / prioritise workload.
• Computer literacy.

Physical requirements Essential

• Full UK Driving License.
• Travelling to Patients Home.

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.

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.

Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Employer's website: Link