Specialist Medical Engineering Technician

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales is seeking a Specialist Medical Engineering Technician to support medical equipment safety and functionality in acute hospitals. The role involves advanced fault diagnosis, maintenance of critical care equipment, and supervision of junior staff. Candidates should possess professional electronics knowledge and extensive experience in medical device repair. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £39,263 to £47,280 and is part of a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing faults on medical equipment including life support.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and resolve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced fault finding on complex medical equipment.
• Perform calibration and testing of medical devices.
• Manage and supervise junior technical staff.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Electronic system repair

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HND/HNC

Tools

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

The Medical Engineering (EBME) Team support all users of medical equipment in the acute and community hospitals within the Health Board, ensuring that equipment is always safe for use and that it performs as expected, maintaining the safety of both the users and our patients.

Previous experience of specialist medical equipment is essential supplemented with extensive knowledge on the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems. Candidates should also have experience in the supervision and work load planning of other junior members of staff.

The successful candidate will be appraised on a yearly basis, and with a view to develop their knowledge and skills where appropriate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake highly advanced fault finding and diagnostic testing on complex highly specialist medical equipment.
• Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex and inter-related systems (e.g. electronic, computer and mechanical systems).
• Carry out preventative maintenance schedules on all specialist medical equipment, including Adult and Neonatal Critical Care Ventilators, Anaesthetic Machines, Hemofiltration Machines, Multi-Parameter, Networked Patient Monitoring Systems and Neonatal Incubators.
• Undertake repairs or modifications on highly complex mechanisms and systems down to electronic component level.
• Verify that all equipment performs to manufacturer and service specification.
• Perform calibration, safety, quality and acceptance testing of equipment.
• Maintain a system of control and specialist equipment records as part of an existing ISO9001 certified Quality Management System, ensuring compliance in the areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility.
• Participate in regular service meetings and develop/design maintenance procedures/protocols.
• Supervise, plan work load and take responsibility for any other medical technical staff or engineers when they are performing work under the post holder's direction.
• Supervise trainees and students on placements.

Person specification – qualifications

• Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HND/HNC.
• High acuity medical equipment short courses or equivalent training and experience.
• Membership of The Register of Clinical Technologists (desirable).
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) (desirable).

Person specification – experience

• Extensive experience of fault diagnosis and repair on medical equipment including technical training on life support equipment.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, including implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement within healthcare or medical device environments.
• Experience mentoring students and junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Experienced in analysing medical device related incidents and producing reports to support collaborative decision-making across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience of equipment commissioning and development of new technical procedures (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience of the supervision and workload management for any other medical staff or engineers (desirable).

Person specification – skills and attributes

• Ability to diagnose, interpret and resolve highly complex problems, sometimes with conflicting information, under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to prioritise and manage work within a highly specialist area.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to promote a culture of quality and safety across teams.
• Ability to cascade knowledge and training to others (desirable).

Vision & Values

Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship / Visa information

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. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employment details

Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Location: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Reference number: 050-HS049-1225

Posted: 19 December 2025

Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time; Band: Band 6; Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per annum.