Senior Technician

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Taunton seeks a highly motivated senior technician to support critical care areas. The role involves managing and servicing medical equipment and requires a degree in medical electronics or a related field. Candidates should have practical experience with complex medical devices and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working and career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working

Excellent pension contributions

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Discounts through the Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Medical Electronics or Engineering.
• Evidence of CPD updating competency in current technology and standards.
• Membership of a Professional Institution (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Manage medical equipment effectively for the Trust and community organizations.
• Conduct fault finding, repair, overhaul, calibration, and safety testing.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to meet service needs.

Skills

Knowledge of electro-medical equipment

Practical experience servicing complex medical devices

Supervisory and leadership skills

Education

Degree in medical equipment maintenance or related field

Job description

Job summary

Medical Electronics is a busy department responsible for maintaining medical equipment throughout Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and across Somerset County.

The department provides comprehensive services including routine calibration, maintenance, repair, and management of the Trust's medical equipment.

We are seeking a highly motivated senior technician to join our team. This role supports the critical care areas of Musgrove Park Hospital.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with inclusion on the department's on-call rota following appropriate assessment.

You should have an HNC, Degree in Medical Electronics or Engineering, with knowledge and practical experience of servicing complex medical devices. The ideal candidate will also have significant experience in team management.

Main duties

This is a senior technical role supporting the critical care areas of Musgrove Park Hospital, as well as other departments and wards as allocated.

As a member of the Medical Electronics Team, you will manage medical equipment effectively and economically for the Trust and community organizations, including fault finding, repair, overhaul, calibration, safety testing, and planned preventative maintenance.

You will work collaboratively with the Medical Electronics team and build relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure service needs are met.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with inclusion on the on-call rota following assessment.

About us

The NHS offers numerous benefits, including flexible working, excellent pension contributions, generous annual leave, career progression, and discounts through the Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive offers. Somerset offers scenic countryside, stunning coastlines, and proximity to vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London. The area boasts good educational facilities and affordable housing, providing a balanced lifestyle between countryside and city amenities.

Details

Date posted: 14 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 184-OL-PU-3095

Job location: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description for detailed duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Degree in medical equipment maintenance or related field
• Evidence of CPD updating competency in current technology and standards
• Membership of a Professional Institution (or eligible)

Experience (Essential):

• Detailed knowledge of electro-medical equipment used in specialist areas
• Practical experience servicing complex medical devices
• Supervisory and leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA

Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/