Senior Medical Technologist

Guy's and St Thomas NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Senior Medical Technologist in the Lane Fox Unit, specializing in respiratory equipment. This crucial role involves maintaining and repairing life-support equipment, ensuring safe and effective patient care in various settings. Candidates need a relevant science degree and a passion for respiratory technology, with opportunities for further training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience is necessary.
• Major interest in respiratory technology.
• UK Full Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair respiratory/ventilation equipment in hospital and community settings.
• Ensure equipment is operational and safe.
• Participate in an On-Call Rota.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Technical support

Experience with respiratory equipment

Education

Degree in a relevant science subject

Job description

Job overview

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 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 for the full senior position must demonstrate relevant work experience. They should have a degree in a relevant science subject (or equivalent experience) and a major interest in respiratory technology.

If necessary, training will be provided under Annex 21, with progression to the senior band 6 position after training.

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

Training pay scale: Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75% of the pay band maximum; more than one but less than two years prior: 70% of the pay band maximum.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job:

• Undertake routine servicing and maintenance of respiratory/ventilation equipment in hospital and community settings, including satellite units. UK Full Driving Licence essential.
• Ensure repaired equipment is mechanically and electrically operational and safe by checking according to Unit/Department test procedures and policies.
• Record defects, report repairs, and ensure unsatisfactory equipment is withdrawn from service.
• Apply specified procedures when dealing with contaminated equipment.
• Maintain test and calibration equipment.
• Participate in an On-Call Rota.

Working for our organization

Our values:

• Caring – We put patients first by providing patient-centered care, listening, and showing compassion and respect.
• Ambitious – We innovate and strive for excellence, acting with integrity, seeking improvements, and being efficient.
• Inclusive – We respect each other, work collaboratively, value diverse views, and promote an anti-racism culture.

Further responsibilities include providing technical support, assisting in developing policies, training multidisciplinary teams, and technical tasks as instructed by the Chief Technologist. The role also involves maintenance and repair of ventilators, supporting the Lane Fox respiratory unit, and participating in research and development projects. The position requires participation in training programs, supporting patients' homes, and ensuring equipment safety and functionality.